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HG51 WXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 113,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central car is lowered to extent that ground clearance is worn chassis thin at centre / rear

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

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 109,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central car is lowered to extent that ground clearance is worn chassis thin at centre / rear

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

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,058 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,844 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,867 miles

nearside and offside sills showing rust

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,517 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside sill sections corroded

Offside sill sections corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,517 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside sill sections corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside sill sections corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside Corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside Corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,888 miles

Both front tyres perished in treads

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

Offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Oil leak from sump plug

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,506 miles

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,786 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,786 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,615 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,583 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,654 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,352 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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HG51 WXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HG51 WXP, 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 HG51 WXP registered?

HG51 WXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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