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BD51 JXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 57,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 52,577 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 52,577 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 43,918 miles

E M L light on

front suspension components corroded/rusty

rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,848 miles

E M L light on

front suspension components corroded/rusty

rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 7 May 2022 37,826 miles

EML light on

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 36,954 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 6 May 2020 36,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,407 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 34,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 25,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,398 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 9,053 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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BD51 JXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BD51 JXV, 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 BD51 JXV registered?

BD51 JXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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