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MX51 ACE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,457 mi
Last recorded32,457 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ACE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 31,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,548 miles

Extensive but not excessive surface corrosion on suspension components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,078 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,209 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,293 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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MX51 ACE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MX51 ACE, 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 MX51 ACE registered?

MX51 ACE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is MX51 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 ACE shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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