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M917 EWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,132 mi
Last recorded119,132 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 EWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 119,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 118,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,308 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,203 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension locking device insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2011 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear suspension locking device insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,361 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 89,361 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 89,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M917 EWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M917 EWY, 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

How do I check the history of M917 EWY?

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What year was M917 EWY registered?

M917 EWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is M917 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M917 EWY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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