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EY52 EJC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,935 mi
Last recorded145,935 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 EJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 145,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,480 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald area on part of inner section of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 131,107 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 121,606 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2016 121,390 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,770 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,686 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,222 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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EY52 EJC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY52 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY52 EJC registered?

EY52 EJC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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