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FD51 TFX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 TFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 82,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,449 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 80,694 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 80,222 miles

Central lambda sensor repair defective.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,510 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres 14 years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff casing corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,194 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 79,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,749 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lamda sensor inppropriately repair (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,452 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion but not gone through

Offside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,525 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,150 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,673 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to underside of body and suspension arms

offside and nearside wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 May 2011 75,541 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 74,751 miles

N/S LOWER OUTER SILL IS CORRODED AND WEAK.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,538 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2008 69,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,675 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 55,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 55,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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FD51 TFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FD51 TFX, 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 FD51 TFX registered?

FD51 TFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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