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GD51 BUP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 BUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml on

Fail 28 Jul 2025 70,678 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine will not run at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,154 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S and N/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,225 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 59,219 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,152 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 53,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,664 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,826 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,767 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 31,767 miles

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

wipers split but clearing o.k.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,840 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,546 miles

Front brake discs corroding

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,227 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,228 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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GD51 BUP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD51 BUP, 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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GD51 BUP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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