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VO02 EZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,555 mi
Last recorded104,555 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,555 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 104,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,902 miles

Offside Rear slight corroded sill

Pass 16 May 2020 102,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 101,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2016 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,299 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,299 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,092 miles

slight bind offside rear brake ,may need attention in near future

Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,092 miles

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

slight bind offside rear brake ,may need attention in near future

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,564 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,229 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has been run low on pressure. inner and outer side walls are worn

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,229 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has been run low on pressure. inner and outer side walls are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,131 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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VO02 EZP 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 VO02 EZP, 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 VO02 EZP registered?

VO02 EZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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