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MX51 SGP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 78,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 70,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,219 miles

both rear coil sprimngs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted and nearside rear brake slightly binding

rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,315 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2005
Fail 14 Jul 2005 31,650 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very low 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 SGP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SGP, 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 SGP registered?

MX51 SGP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is MX51 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 SGP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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