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AR51 OFJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,872 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 69,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 60,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,834 miles

under body in poor condition

Engine under tray fitted

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs inside wheel arch - attention needed asap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Outer sills have been repaired unable to identify structural integrity

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 valves perished and need replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Jun 2018 51,833 miles

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

Engine under tray fitted

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs inside wheel arch - attention needed asap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Outer sills have been repaired unable to identify structural integrity

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 valves perished and need replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

under body in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front wiper blade split not affecting drivers view of road

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,243 miles

nsf,nsr and osr tyre valve perished and splitting

osr brake pads very low unable to access inner pad properly with wheel on

rear brake discs corroded on inner face and slight bind on osr brake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,489 miles

Both sills are corroded

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Some corrosion on nearside rear brake disc.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,489 miles

Both sills are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Some corrosion on nearside rear brake disc.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,566 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,012 miles

Front suspension arms are quite rusty

Handbrake lever comes up quite a long way

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

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Sills are quite rusty

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,349 miles

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

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

some corrosion on inside face of front discs

Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,394 miles

Some corrosion on inner faces of front discs.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,211 miles

Inner face of RHF brake disc has some corrosion and LHF to a lesser degree.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 27,440 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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AR51 OFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AR51 OFJ, 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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AR51 OFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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