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EN51 XRE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,519 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF Chassis legs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,062 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,062 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,117 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reverse light not working.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 97,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded not with in 30 cm of any support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded not within 30cm of any support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,136 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 97,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/r, tyres are over 5 years old

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,273 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,284 miles

handbrake high

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake high

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,017 miles

handbrake little high

number plates have slight 3d effect

Fail 17 Feb 2010 52,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,533 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,376 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 XRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EN51 XRE, 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 EN51 XRE registered?

EN51 XRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is EN51 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XRE shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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