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EN51 NLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,236 mi
Last recorded94,236 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 NLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Car has overall corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on all suspension arms and subframes but not seriously weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 84,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,515 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,917 miles

front and rear suspension components deteriorating by corrosion

handbrake needs attention [adjustment ]

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front and rear suspension components deteriorating by corrosion

handbrake needs attention [adjustment ]

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,229 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to bubble with corrosion

vehicle needs undersealing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside rear outer sill starting to bubble with corrosion

suspension and sub frames deteriorating with corrosion

vehicle needs undersealing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,164 miles

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,466 miles

both front discs inner face slightly scored

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,244 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 NLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

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

Is EN51 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 NLA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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