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MM51 NCY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 NCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,005 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,317 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,560 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,209 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,413 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre looking aged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,949 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,121 miles

advise o/s + n/s wiper blades slightly split

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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MM51 NCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM51 NCY, 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 MM51 NCY registered?

MM51 NCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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