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EN51 XSH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 104,988 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,744 miles

exhaust system very corroded

slight corrosion on rear of outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 51,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,559 miles

advise o/s/f tyre as worn to 1.0 mm on inner edge at time of test †n/s/f tyre 2mm on edges advise

Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,543 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 XSH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

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

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