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BT51 LKK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,777 mi
Last recorded46,777 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 43,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 38,470 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,316 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,316 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,417 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 33,415 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded, worse at rear

Offside Outer sill corroded, worse at rear

Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,526 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 30,928 miles

O/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2013 30,896 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,168 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,029 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,885 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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BT51 LKK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LKK, 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 LKK registered?

BT51 LKK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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