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SB51 BEO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,351 mi
Last recorded116,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,351 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body has been painted

under body has had welding done on seals

Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,344 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 111,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened whish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened whish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,478 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,761 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 76,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,452 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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SB51 BEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB51 BEO, 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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SB51 BEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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