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RN51 AVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,507 mi
Last recorded138,507 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leginside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

crack on windscreen on blacked out area

engine under tray unsecure

Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,460 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe as marked by plastic retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and along sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor and along sill (5.2.6)

engine undertray damaged , hence hanging down

windscreen cracked along bottom outside swept area

Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 123,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete also delaminated (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,867 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 110,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS rack pipes rusted

Fail 23 Jun 2014 108,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS rack pipes rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres worn on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 106,077 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres worn on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 102,965 miles

brake fluid level just above min

exhaust pipework rusty

floor & chassis areas showing corrossion

front & rear suspension components & subframes showing corrossion

front brake pads very low/discs showing wear

Fail 6 Jul 2012 102,965 miles

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

brake fluid level just above min

exhaust pipework rusty

floor & chassis areas showing corrossion

front & rear suspension components & subframes showing corrossion

front brake pads very low/discs showing wear

tyre size 185/60/14h

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,012 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 70,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 49,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 39,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RN51 AVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RN51 AVU, 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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RN51 AVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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