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AG51 HMJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 HMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 33,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 32,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 29,036 miles

near side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,899 miles

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2022 24,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2021 22,423 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 22,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 20,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,598 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front Upper and Lower.. & Offside and Nearside Rear Upper and Lower (All 8) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 18,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front Upper and Lower.. & Offside and Nearside Rear Upper and Lower (All 8) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,744 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 HMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

AG51 HMJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AG51 HMJ safe to buy?

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