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MX51 ROD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ROD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 62,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,553 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,256 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 43,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 May 2011 37,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 21,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,057 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 ROD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ROD, 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 ROD registered?

MX51 ROD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is MX51 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 ROD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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