MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,612 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Very slight binding from offside rear wheel
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 LKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 BT51 LKG, 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 BT51 LKG registered?
BT51 LKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2002.
Is BT51 LKG safe to buy?
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