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AX51 OKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,516 mi
Last recorded30,516 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 OKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 30,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,342 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,704 miles

heavy corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2020 28,704 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,991 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,740 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,385 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 13,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,622 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 10,437 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 OKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 AX51 OKG, 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 OKG registered?

AX51 OKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AX51 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 OKG 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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