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DV51 FRU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 74,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,079 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 May 2016 71,317 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 71,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,134 miles

nearside rear sill corroding

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,518 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,268 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,523 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 46,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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DV51 FRU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV51 FRU, 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 DV51 FRU registered?

DV51 FRU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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