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YY02 EZK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,596 mi
Last recorded118,596 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 118,596 miles

Both front floorpan/inner sill areas badly corroded - just outside prescribed area

Corrosion to both front lower wings

Gearbox undertray badly corroded - not insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill/wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,477 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF chassis lower face under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of NSR inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front floorpan/inner sill areas badly corroded - just outside prescribed area

Corrosion to both front lower wings

Gearbox undertray badly corroded - not insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill/wheelarches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of NSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,774 miles

Corrosion to NSF and OSF floorpans - not prescribed areas

Corrosion to both front lower wings

NSR wheelarch corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 114,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of NSR inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to NSF and OSF floorpans - not prescribed areas

Corrosion to both front lower wings

NSR wheelarch corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,114 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,284 miles

NSR inner wheel arch corroding

Suspension arms and subframes corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,192 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of OSR inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arms and subframes corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,612 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,482 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 99,298 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,683 miles

o/s/r/tyre tread cracking

Fail 22 May 2012 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 84,380 miles

SIGNS OF SOME CORROSION AND WEAKENING TO BOTH NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAILS AROUND SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINTS . all seems o k at test time

both near side and off side rear anti-roll bar inner D bush centres repaired / spaced out with tape to reduce play . all good secure and no play at test time

exhaust mid and rear sections heavily corroded but secure and not blowing at test time

signs of some corrosion and weakening to both near side and off side outer sills at rear. no holes at test time

Fail 11 May 2011 84,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

SIGNS OF SOME CORROSION AND WEAKENING TO BOTH NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAILS AROUND SUB FRAME MOUNTING POINTS . all seems o k at test time

both near side and off side rear anti-roll bar inner D bush centres repaired / spaced out with tape to reduce play . all good secure and no play at test time

exhaust mid and rear sections heavily corroded but secure and not blowing at test time

signs of some corrosion and weakening to both near side and off side outer sills at rear. no holes at test time

signs of some surface corrosion and pitting to both front brake discs . o k at test time bur BORDERLINE PASS

signs of some surface corrosion wear and pitting to both rear brake discs. o k at test time but BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 31 Dec 2009 79,902 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 72,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,938 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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YY02 EZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY02 EZK, 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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YY02 EZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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