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DV51 FTP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,197 mi
Last recorded36,197 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,197 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, sprayed in underbody seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle sprayed in underbody seal

Pass 3 May 2022 35,704 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 35,704 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 33,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 29,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,798 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 6 Feb 2018 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres perished on the sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,854 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,896 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 21,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,709 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 17,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 16,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 13,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,217 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 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

DV51 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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