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SD51 GWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 GWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,070 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components all corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 72,051 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components all corroded

Parking brake insufficient reserve travel - Incorrectly adjusted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,552 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 68,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,655 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,866 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,817 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,568 miles

underside corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,853 miles

underside corroding

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,643 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,366 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 50,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,772 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,141 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,227 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 33,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SD51 GWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD51 GWY, 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 SD51 GWY registered?

SD51 GWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is SD51 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 GWY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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