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HD51 MPE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 MPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 96,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin /slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wearing close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,308 miles

mil light on

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mil light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,809 miles

mil light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,315 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,166 miles

both front brake discs pitted/rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs pitted/rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,766 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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HD51 MPE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 HD51 MPE, 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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HD51 MPE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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