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H602 EEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,355 mi
Last recorded136,355 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyres inner edge worn [Both]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some under vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding recheck wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyres inner edge worn [Both]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front both tyres inner edge worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak

some under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some under vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2023 134,183 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres and nearside rear, inner edge worn

some under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,114 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,105 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,457 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 128,457 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 120,216 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,042 miles

Front coil spring corroded PAIR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded PAIR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red FOG LAMP PINK (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded PAIR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded PAIR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,012 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper lower support bars insecure

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,012 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper lower support bars insecure

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 90,347 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,297 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,793 miles

advise slightly advanced lift on handbrake

advise under body showing slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,432 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,325 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,728 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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H602 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H602 EEU, 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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H602 EEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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