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R19 EHW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,375 mi
Last recorded82,375 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 EHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,375 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 82,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested grounds out with floor (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 82,345 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,229 miles

all suspension componants corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,229 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension componants corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,448 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

suspension components corroded

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

suspension components corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,115 miles

ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODING

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

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,203 miles

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

ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODING

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

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 27 Apr 2017 51,402 miles

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

all front & rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all front & rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,386 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,364 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 41,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front suspension componants corroding

nearside rear suspension componants corroding

offside front suspension componants corroding

offside rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,306 miles

underside rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,322 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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R19 EHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R19 EHW, 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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R19 EHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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