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AG51 NVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,020 mi
Last recorded51,020 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 51,020 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front number plate damaged

Rear discs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 51,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front number plate damaged

Rear discs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear wing hole

Rear number plate water damage

front no plate cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,872 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,391 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,926 miles

front no plate cracked

rear discs corroded

rear no plate faded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front no plate cracked

rear discs corroded

rear no plate faded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,993 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,740 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,176 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,043 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,728 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,849 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,255 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front discs corroded on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,605 miles

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

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,229 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine coversfitted

Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,229 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,515 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 NVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

AG51 NVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is AG51 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 NVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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