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OX51 DAV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,485 mi
Last recorded130,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX51 DAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,485 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 130,479 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 130,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,748 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,503 miles

Nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2022 128,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 127,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,795 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 125,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,833 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 123,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,803 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 117,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,622 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 31,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 24,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,365 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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OX51 DAV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OX51 DAV, 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 OX51 DAV registered?

OX51 DAV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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