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DV51 FSS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,311 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 83,130 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,615 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,039 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,598 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,594 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/F Inner Wheel Arch Chassis Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Gearbox Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Minor Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Low & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Upper Inner Rear Wheel Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky & O/S/F Wiper Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,366 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,899 miles

signs of corrosion on o/s and n/s sills at rear but not weakened at present

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,305 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,529 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 25,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,260 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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DV51 FSS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV51 FSS, 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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DV51 FSS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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