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FY52 EAK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,894 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in boot. (battery tray) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 90,007 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,721 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,720 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,029 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 80,958 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,354 miles

hand brake close to maximum travel

Pass 28 Dec 2019 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 59,198 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,435 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,908 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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FY52 EAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY52 EAK, 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 FY52 EAK registered?

FY52 EAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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