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EN51 XRP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 98,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,763 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,760 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavy surface corrosion - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-4mm main tread but wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 87,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,557 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,925 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,046 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 XRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRP, 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 XRP?

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What year was EN51 XRP registered?

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

Is EN51 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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