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AG51 EJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 EJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 78,078 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded - no sharp edges.

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - not holed. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2017 69,761 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2017 69,761 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 65,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,139 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,128 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,771 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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AG51 EJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AG51 EJO, 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 AG51 EJO registered?

AG51 EJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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