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MA51 ZDA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,184 mi
Last recorded35,184 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 ZDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,184 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all steering & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 28,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,884 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,511 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under side of vehicle structure and components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 24,903 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under side of vehicle structure and components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,388 miles

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch - inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body silll (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 22,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,064 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 19,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished.0/s & n/s/r tyres sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,128 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 15,128 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 6,491 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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MA51 ZDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MA51 ZDA, 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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MA51 ZDA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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