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MX51 SMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear

Offside Rear tyre slight wear

Pass 17 May 2025 80,930 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 14 May 2025 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,571 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 80,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,962 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,758 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 76,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flange meets rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 75,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,376 miles

Vehicle corroded in various points.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,029 miles

offside handbrake low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,488 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,401 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,496 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,961 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 SMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

MX51 SMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is MX51 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 SMX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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