CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF51 OXG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 OXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,836 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 76,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 66,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 62,379 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 61,769 miles

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

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

all underneath and various suspension parts has been undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,701 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight underbody surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,416 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust to all suspension components to front and back

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,254 miles

underside of body has surface corrotion to all components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface corrosion but has not penetrated (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,715 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,572 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,172 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,350 miles

o/s,n/s front discs corroded on inner face

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF51 OXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF51 OXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF51 OXG?

You can check the full history of DF51 OXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF51 OXG registered?

DF51 OXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is DF51 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 OXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF51 OXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF51 OXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.