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EF51 VMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s ferrules rusted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s ferrules rusted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,722 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

o/s/f chassis corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,849 miles

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,851 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 26,055 miles

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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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EF51 VMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF51 VMX, 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 EF51 VMX registered?

EF51 VMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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