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MD51 PXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,004 mi
Last recorded108,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 PXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 94,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,538 miles

All suspension has heavy surface corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,363 miles

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 91,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Badly perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes to rack pinion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer body sills bubbling with evidence of corrosion.

Pass 31 May 2019 90,458 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine mil light on

Pass 4 May 2018 90,333 miles

All PAS pipes corroding.

Both side outer sills bubbling and full of body filler but NOT holed when tested.

NS hand brake has half the effort of the OS hand brake.

Nearside Front ABS sensor mounting bolt snapped off, but sensor secure when tested.

Very heavy surface rust on all suspension and steering components.

Fail 1 May 2018 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

All PAS pipes corroding.

Both side outer sills bubbling and full of body filler but NOT holed when tested.

NS hand brake has half the effort of the OS hand brake.

Nearside Front ABS sensor mounting bolt snapped off, but sensor secure when tested.

Very heavy surface rust on all suspension and steering components.

Pass 4 May 2017 89,991 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Pass 11 May 2016 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,006 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,490 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,806 miles

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

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

o/s/r sill corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,728 miles

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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MD51 PXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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