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GD51 NWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 96,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 93,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,632 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached no locking device fitted on securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 90,036 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2017 90,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,248 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,794 miles

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,084 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 47,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,213 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,247 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 NWU 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 77.3%.

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 NWU, 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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What year was GD51 NWU registered?

GD51 NWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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