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EF51 ZVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,693 mi
Last recorded48,693 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 48,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 42,109 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,008 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 37,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,123 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,686 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)

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 ZVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 ZVX registered?

EF51 ZVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is EF51 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 ZVX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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