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DE51 LRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 LRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,373 miles

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

Offside Front small hole in inner sill

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,321 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,829 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,397 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,393 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,896 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 73,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 22,969 miles

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

Nearside front spot light inop and lens shattered.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,909 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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DE51 LRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE51 LRV, 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 DE51 LRV registered?

DE51 LRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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