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AG51 ZKF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps hazed/deteriorated* (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive *Evidence of oil leak at engine undertray* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened *All suspension arms corroded, typical for this vehicle at its age* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced *Various areas of underside corroded, including both rear sills at rear arch. typical for this vehicle at its age* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 68,293 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 67,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 65,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses are faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and linkages are corroded / rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,272 miles

nsf brake binding

osr brake weak

Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

nsf brake binding

osr brake weak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,341 miles

All suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 63,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension components front and rear corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension components front and rear corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 54,846 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60 r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,896 miles

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

nearside front tyre worn low 185/60/14h

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2014 50,896 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low 2mm

nearside front tyre worn low 185/60/14h

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear disc blue pads brittle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,140 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge

Tailpipe joint heavily corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge

Tailpipe joint heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,162 miles

both rear tyres 2+mm

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre 3mm also balding outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,728 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,217 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 ZKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

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

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