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AX51 JJF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 JJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 137,929 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,006 miles

underside of vechicle heavly undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 121,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,948 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 104,975 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2012 99,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 99,522 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 96,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,785 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underbody

slight wear on outer edge of nsf tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 57,570 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 57,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 36,303 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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AX51 JJF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AX51 JJF, 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 AX51 JJF registered?

AX51 JJF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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