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MX51 PLB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,648 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 92,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills, and both sides front chassis rails have some corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills, and both sides front chassis rails have some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion to inner sills

Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,419 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,047 miles

sills getting rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight and needs attention soon

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake slightly tight and needs attention soon

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,018 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,014 miles

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner sills/wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner sill,s/wheel arche,s

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,994 miles

battery insecure

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrrosion to offside centre outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,785 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,496 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,178 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,442 miles

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

cut on nearside rear inner tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,887 miles

nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 PLB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PLB, 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 PLB registered?

MX51 PLB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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