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CK51 SEY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,024 mi
Last recorded143,024 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 SEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosiomn

Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,712 miles

ALL underneath of vehicle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front chassis legs corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2023 138,709 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL underneath of vehicle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front chassis legs corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 138,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake Caliper Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All Tyre's Wearing Inner Edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wing Panels Corroded

General Corrosion To All Suspension Components And Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 131,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing from rear box (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch by seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspention arms coroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,416 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,528 miles

o/s and n/s rear of outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2017 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing under wheel arch at anti roll bar mount marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front inner wing under wheel arch at anti roll bar mounting point marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s rear of outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,865 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working nearside sidelamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,220 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,484 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,533 miles

front and rear susp corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut on side wall, no cords showing ; near side front tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,259 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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CK51 SEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK51 SEY, 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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CK51 SEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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