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FM51 UYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 93,575 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,827 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,838 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,979 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,618 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,682 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 57,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,775 miles

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

Offside front, offside rear & nearside front tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,493 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,151 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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FM51 UYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FM51 UYH, 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 FM51 UYH registered?

FM51 UYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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