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EN51 XSD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,324 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,810 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,042 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,911 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,640 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,111 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre has large cut to side wall not deep enought to reach the cords

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,591 miles

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

O/S OUTTER SEAL CORROSION

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,111 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,847 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,455 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,852 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 XSD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

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

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