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MD51 HWO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 HWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 114,816 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,886 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,227 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion on under-body, suspension components and sub-frame.

Fail 11 Nov 2021 84,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion on under-body, suspension components and sub-frame.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,685 miles

Headlamps tarnishing

front and rear brakes worn low

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s/f drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected offside rear caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps tarnishing

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,306 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Rear brake discs worn/liped and corroding

Rear brake pads warning low

o/s/f and n/s/f bake discs worn/liped

Fail 28 Mar 2019 63,199 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Rear brake discs worn/liped and corroding

Rear brake pads warning low

o/s/f and n/s/f bake discs worn/liped

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,075 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 36,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,655 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,191 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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MD51 HWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD51 HWO, 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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MD51 HWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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