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ET51 ENY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 ENY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 67,860 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside outer sill rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,692 miles

Offside Front brake slightly grabbing

Offside outer sill rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,691 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly grabbing

Offside outer sill rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,682 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,652 miles

Offside outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,101 miles

tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,962 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,606 miles

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

tyres wearing inner/outter edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,145 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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ET51 ENY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ET51 ENY, 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 ET51 ENY registered?

ET51 ENY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is ET51 ENY safe to buy?

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