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AX51 HFJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,642 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 64,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,859 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 56,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

mil illuminated

Fail 24 Nov 2022 56,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

EML on

both front wishbones have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,606 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 55,486 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,288 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,781 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil pipe (2.2.C.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine warning light on indicating a fault

N/S/F A.B.S sensor insecure

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

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

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

underbody seal has been sprayed on exhaust

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,516 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,675 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 21,193 miles

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

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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AX51 HFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX51 HFJ, 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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AX51 HFJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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