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AM51 MWM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,671 mi
Last recorded20,671 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 MWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 20,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 20,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 20,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 19,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 18,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 16,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 11,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,872 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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AM51 MWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AM51 MWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 MWM registered?

AM51 MWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is AM51 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 MWM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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