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FG51 AEX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 92,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 91,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,380 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 91,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,613 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,867 miles

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

tick over speed high

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,741 miles

offside front brake dragging slighty

offside park brake effort low in comparison to nearside

sills corroded at the rear

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,487 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,927 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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FG51 AEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FG51 AEX, 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 FG51 AEX registered?

FG51 AEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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The MOT history for FG51 AEX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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