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FH51 OGS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 OGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 45,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,503 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 43,503 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,711 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,992 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,536 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,815 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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FH51 OGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH51 OGS, 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 FH51 OGS registered?

FH51 OGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FH51 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 OGS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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