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RN51 ZVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

componets rusty underside front

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,698 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,274 miles

Offside rear wheel binding to excess

Rear underneath rusty

Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside rear arch rusty to excess

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear arch rusty to excess

Offside rear wheel binding to excess

Rear underneath rusty

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill rusted to excess

Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill rusted to excess

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,601 miles

all 4 wheels flakeing

offside front side light weak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

all 4 wheels flakeing

offside front side light weak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,134 miles

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

all wheels flaking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,134 miles

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

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

all wheels flaking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,204 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,867 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn to excess and its legal limit

offside front tyre worn to excess on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,311 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to excess

Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,863 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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RN51 ZVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN51 ZVX, 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 RN51 ZVX registered?

RN51 ZVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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The MOT history for RN51 ZVX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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