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EY02 VZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,328 mi
Last recorded158,328 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 VZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 158,328 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 139,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 121,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,726 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp corroded & inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp corroded & inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,157 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,722 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion all front and rear suspension

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,851 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 52,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 49,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,194 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,194 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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EY02 VZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY02 VZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY02 VZU registered?

EY02 VZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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