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EN51 XRO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,686 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre missing at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,063 miles

vehicle modified for rally use roll cage etc

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake requires adjustment but does function correctly

Fail 11 Oct 2019 78,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment but does function correctly

vehicle modified for rally use roll cage etc

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,074 miles

light corrosion to front chassis legs

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to front chassis legs

Pass 30 Sep 2017 65,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,233 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,222 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2015 63,057 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake binding

Pass 21 May 2014 58,405 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 54,535 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,149 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 XRO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO?

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What year was EN51 XRO registered?

EN51 XRO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is EN51 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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