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NV02 EYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 EYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 55,517 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2026 55,498 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 47,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,560 miles

general underside corrosion, both front lower wings light corrosion

surface corrosion to all rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 44,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,641 miles

Nearside and Offside Front, Centre Rear Inner and Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 26,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 26,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 24,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 227,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 20,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 15,569 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)

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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NV02 EYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NV02 EYG, 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

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What year was NV02 EYG registered?

NV02 EYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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