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DF51 LMM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,555 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 95,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened chassis leg (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened chassis leg (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,617 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 90,617 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 87,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sidewalls of all four tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,436 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,383 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,914 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,822 miles

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

power steering pipes and front and rear suspension very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,649 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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DF51 LMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF51 LMM, 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 DF51 LMM registered?

DF51 LMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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