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EN51 XRL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,415 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,742 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,949 miles

O/S/f tyres cutting on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

O/S/f tyres cutting on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,724 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,724 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,195 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,720 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 XRL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRL, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 XRL?

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What year was EN51 XRL registered?

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

Is EN51 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XRL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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