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AG51 HLZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,815 mi
Last recorded76,815 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 HLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2019 71,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 71,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,584 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,423 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear outer sill area corroded and becoming weak

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,213 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded and becoming weak recommend attention

Oil leak

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Slight brake bind nearside and offside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,639 miles

oil leak from front of engine area, undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect, possible power steering fluid leak, advise inspection

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2013 70,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,206 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 66,931 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 66,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 66,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,696 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 HLZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AG51 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

AG51 HLZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is AG51 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 HLZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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