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FA51 LXD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 LXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 77,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 77,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

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

eml on

oil leak

rear inner pads look low

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle from os to ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml on

handbrake just met requirments

oil leak

rear inner pads look low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,111 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 73,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light staying on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light staying on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,559 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,559 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,986 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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FA51 LXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FA51 LXD, 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 FA51 LXD registered?

FA51 LXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is FA51 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 LXD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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