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HG02 EZD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,888 mi
Last recorded52,888 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,282 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 31 Oct 2024 52,281 miles

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

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

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

engine management light stays on

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,811 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Both inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,403 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - BOTH sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively - BOTH front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - BOTH springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - BOTH inner sills area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,403 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - BOTH sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively - BOTH front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded - BOTH springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - BOTH inner sills area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,563 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 50,529 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,647 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,698 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,816 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

All 4 tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,578 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,808 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,915 miles

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

front discs badly worn on inner faces

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f outer tyre wall slightly perished

surface corrosion to parts of both outer sills

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,777 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,016 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to n/s/r sill

Fail 15 Aug 2012 34,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

h/brake travel on limit

surface corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,613 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/and n/s/r tyre treads perished

surface corrosion to n/s/r of outer sill

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,613 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/and n/s/r tyre treads perished

surface corrosion to n/s/r of outer sill

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,908 miles

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

front disc pads beginning to get low

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s and n/s/r tyre treads slightly perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,890 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on treads

front discs slightly wearing on inner faces

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,834 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,396 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Headlight aims on top limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,247 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 EZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 HG02 EZD, 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 EZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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