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PD51 MCD

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD51 MCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 121,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,744 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED.

Nearside Rear 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))

RUST PRESENT ON CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ITEMS.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 107,743 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED.

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND AT THE WHEEL.

Nearside Rear 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))

RUST PRESENT ON CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ITEMS.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded/rusty.

underbody/floor corroded/rusty.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,371 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake disc have surface corrosion and pitting

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracked and splitting

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked and splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 84,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 May 2014 89,385 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,026 miles

front number plate deteriorated near to legal limit

offside front chassis rail corrodid to legal limit

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate deteriorated near to legal limit

offside front chassis rail corrodid to legal limit

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,669 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,363 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 61,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,787 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 54,787 miles

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

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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PD51 MCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PD51 MCD, 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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PD51 MCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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