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DN51 AWR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded underneath. engine mount area.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,663 miles

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

front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,392 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 65,009 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 63,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 62,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% attention required (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,824 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,147 miles

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

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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DN51 AWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DN51 AWR, 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 DN51 AWR registered?

DN51 AWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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