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SO51 TKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 TKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,787 miles

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

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

EML indicates fault

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most sections of hard brake pipe on the underside of the vehicle coated in sealant type material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of pipe before flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 75,197 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner wheel arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member corroded/holed beside subframe mounting point (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken @ top section (marked with chalk) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner wheel arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in prescibed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,308 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible hard brake pipes on underside of vehicle coated in sealer/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Underside of vehicle coated in sealer/other material making inspection of various components difficult.

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to wheel arch/ inner sill but not affecting structural rigidity.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine warning lamp on dash

underside corroded

underside under-sealed

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,299 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,299 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 56,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,568 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,568 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

sills have covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

sills have covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,653 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,000 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,240 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,240 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,762 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 27,096 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO51 TKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SO51 TKN, 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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SO51 TKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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