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GD51 NWH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front lower body wings corroded at the bottom.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 77,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front lower body wings corroded at the bottom.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust repair on join

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,409 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around n/s and o/s font roll bar mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,716 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,716 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

rear exhaust box flange corroded and weeping slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,219 miles

headlamp aims low. now adjusted

n/s/f wheel has curb damage.

rear exhaust joint/pipe leaking.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,045 miles

all four front wishbones and rear suspension arms rusty

osr tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall ,not showing cords

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,045 miles

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

all four front wishbones and rear suspension arms rusty

osr tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall ,not showing cords

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,805 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,389 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS - INNER FACES

Fail 14 Jul 2009 33,389 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS - INNER FACES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,252 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 NWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 GD51 NWH, 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 NWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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