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MM51 NEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 NEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,986 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 86,986 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,328 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 84,716 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,855 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,855 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,391 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,269 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,657 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,187 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,452 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

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 NEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM51 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

MM51 NEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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