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FL51 EBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,386 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,225 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed and protected

Fail 13 Jun 2025 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,058 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 23 May 2023 82,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,301 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,271 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 77,086 miles

Front suspension components surface corrosion

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

OSF tyre has small cracks

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

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,733 miles

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

all disc's corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,802 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,352 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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FL51 EBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 FL51 EBU, 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 FL51 EBU registered?

FL51 EBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is FL51 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 EBU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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