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MM51 PKE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,357 mi
Last recorded71,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 65,327 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,446 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake imbalance across axle

Fail 17 Feb 2022 58,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake imbalance across axle

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,938 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,932 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 47,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,285 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,108 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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MM51 PKE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PKE, 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

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What year was MM51 PKE registered?

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

Is MM51 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 PKE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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