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MX51 CSL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 CSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,291 miles

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,853 miles

offside front tyre perished

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,516 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,678 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 20 Mar 2007 41,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,374 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 32,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 MX51 CSL, 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 CSL registered?

MX51 CSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is MX51 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 CSL 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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