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MX51 SAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,947 mi
Last recorded48,947 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 SAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,253 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 41,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,332 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,749 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 39,963 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 39,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,365 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 34,181 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 SAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SAW, 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 SAW registered?

MX51 SAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is MX51 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 SAW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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