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MX51 LAR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,847 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 107,847 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking ENGINE BAY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 106,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 102,163 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,696 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,395 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,591 miles

nearside and offside front tyre walls split badly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,145 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,596 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 LAR 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 72%.

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 MX51 LAR, 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 LAR registered?

MX51 LAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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