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MM51 PKV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,876 mi
Last recorded135,876 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,143 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 117,142 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,134 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 66,733 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2012 66,733 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,458 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 59,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,338 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,417 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 PKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

MM51 PKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is MM51 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 PKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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