CarVerify

Free Car Check

MD51 HWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 HWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion OSR wing

Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,062 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2024 91,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight body corrosion

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Slight body corrosion

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,301 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Fail 24 Jun 2022 88,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Underbody coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,079 miles

Underside corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fan belt broken

Underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,351 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,184 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 60,125 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 60,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,076 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,187 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MD51 HWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MD51 HWK, 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

How do I check the history of MD51 HWK?

You can check the full history of MD51 HWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MD51 HWK registered?

MD51 HWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is MD51 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 HWK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MD51 HWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MD51 HWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.