MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside and offside front brake metal dust plates heavily corroded and worn away
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear tyre wearing low.
rear exhaust coroded at joint.
nearside and offside front brake back plates coroded.
Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wishbone has corrosion lift...not effective
exhaust system deteriorated/rusty...not leaking
Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wishbone has corrosion lift...not effective
exhaust system deteriorated/rusty...not leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW51 HSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 MW51 HSV, 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 MW51 HSV registered?
MW51 HSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.
Is MW51 HSV safe to buy?
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