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PN51 WDS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 WDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,839 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,570 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 46,724 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,139 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,371 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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PN51 WDS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PN51 WDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 WDS registered?

PN51 WDS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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