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MX51 CAL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 CAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,800 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 52,800 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,158 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,720 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 38,715 miles

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

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,260 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to inner brake disc faces

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,823 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,298 miles

Surface corrosion to steering,suspension and brake components

Various sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,293 miles

Minor mistings of oil

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to PAS Pipework

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,509 miles

Corrosion to exhaust in parts

Minor mistings of oil

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion metal brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to PAS pipework

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,234 miles

Exhaust corroded in parts

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,147 miles

both rear tyres cuts inner sidewalls

offside front tyre cuts inner sidewall

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 8,580 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 CAL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CAL, 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 MX51 CAL registered?

MX51 CAL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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The MOT history for MX51 CAL shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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