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HG02 EFD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 145,819 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Lower inner sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus various suspension arms & components becoming very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working [not required]

Fail 26 Nov 2024 145,819 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML light on

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

Offside Rear Lower inner sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus various suspension arms & components becoming very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low prior to test ,appears radiator leaking [ not MOT item]

front fog lamps not working [not required]

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,373 miles

EML on

rear sub-frame & suspension components becoming rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on

rear sub-frame & suspension components becoming rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,470 miles

rear subframe & suspension arms becoming rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2022 139,459 miles

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

EML on [registered 23/03/2002]

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside &nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe & suspension arms becoming rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 136,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,438 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,979 miles

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 103,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,847 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2013 94,837 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,162 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 60,607 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 60,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,136 miles

adv:::: both front tyres low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,074 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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HG02 EFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HG02 EFD, 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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HG02 EFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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