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GP51 JYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 JYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,035 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,106 miles

Both front and rear lower suspension arms surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear n/s outer sill corroded will need attention in the future (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 PATCHES WILL NEED ATTENTION ASAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,308 miles

Headlamp aim not tested unable top switch full beam to dipped (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,642 miles

Corrosion to nearside /nearside rear outer sill

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Corrosion to seal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,749 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Corrosion to seal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,390 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to outer sill

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face(s) (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,278 miles

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

corrosion starting near side rear door sill

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,586 miles

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

corrosion starting near side rear door sill

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,399 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,583 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly under-inflated

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

windscreen wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GP51 JYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP51 JYB, 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 GP51 JYB registered?

GP51 JYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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