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LW51 NBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,778 mi
Last recorded51,778 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,778 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch areas

handbrake travel getting long

underside suspension and exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 51,723 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch areas.

handbrake travel getting long.

underside suspension and exhaust system corroded.

Pass 3 May 2024 51,713 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in sill and wheel arch.

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

handbrake travel getting long.

underside getting very corroded and exhaust system very rotten.

Pass 2 May 2023 51,693 miles

corrosion in near side outer sill and wheel arch.

Pass 3 May 2022 51,578 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,336 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,335 miles

n/s outer sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,407 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,406 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,848 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 43,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,048 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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LW51 NBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LW51 NBL, 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 LW51 NBL registered?

LW51 NBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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