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GD51 NXA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 109,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,531 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 103,531 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within prescribed area of o/s front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,878 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 102,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,235 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,235 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 87,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,453 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,266 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded around flange/middle section.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded around flange/middle section.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 76,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

GD51 NXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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