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BT51 LKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,612 mi
Last recorded80,612 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,151 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,125 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,596 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 70,591 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,871 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,110 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Very slight binding from offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,110 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 61,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,186 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,701 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,701 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,562 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 25,557 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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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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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BT51 LKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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