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EN51 BNL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 BNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 89,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,660 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on the inner wall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,122 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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EN51 BNL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EN51 BNL, 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 EN51 BNL registered?

EN51 BNL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is EN51 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 BNL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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