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EN51 XSM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,935 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,390 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,036 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,117 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,855 miles

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,293 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 17,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,338 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 XSM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

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