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AK51 WFP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,190 mi
Last recorded108,190 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,249 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,339 miles

nearside rear brake disc heavily scored

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,007 miles

offside front tyre wearing down

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to limit outer edge

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,155 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 63,155 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front fog lamps glass broken

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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AK51 WFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AK51 WFP, 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 AK51 WFP registered?

AK51 WFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AK51 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 WFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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