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MD02 EHN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,192 mi
Last recorded61,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 EHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 55,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

all under vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,369 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,994 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,677 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 45,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,689 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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MD02 EHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MD02 EHN, 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 MD02 EHN registered?

MD02 EHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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