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MH02 EUM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 88,400 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,291 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,064 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,597 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

discs corroded through lack of use

nearside front tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

offside front tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

offside rear tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs corroded through lack of use

nearside front tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

offside front tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

offside rear tyre perished and has heavy tread seperation

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,957 miles

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

n/s/r shokey slite misting

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,909 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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MH02 EUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MH02 EUM, 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 MH02 EUM registered?

MH02 EUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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