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MX51 MOL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 MOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 72,479 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 69,370 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 65,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 614,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 61,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre rear anti-roll bar D-bushes slightly worn

front wipers slightly smearing

fuel tank has slight corrosion

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2021 60,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust corroded

minor corrosion to vehicle underside

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper split but still clears windscreen

Power steering pipes corroded

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

Wipers slightly smeared

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,601 miles

N/S H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,180 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 MOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MOL, 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 MOL registered?

MX51 MOL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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