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EN51 XSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 XSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,383 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,383 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Jan 2014 77,702 miles

handbrake performance could be improved on n/s/rear

small bind n/s/rear

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,184 miles

emission light indicates a fault

Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

emission light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,579 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,572 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 XSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XSO, 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

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What year was EN51 XSO registered?

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

Is EN51 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 XSO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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