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NG51 XVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres cracking/splitting within the primary grooves

Rear inner sills corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 92,184 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres cracking/splitting within the primary grooves

Rear inner sills corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,683 miles

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,425 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,986 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,479 miles

Both rear tyres outside tyre wear.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped rusty,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,716 miles

Advise surface rust on front,rear brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 28,929 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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NG51 XVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NG51 XVY, 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 NG51 XVY registered?

NG51 XVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is NG51 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 XVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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