MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 JLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SW51 JLO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SW51 JLO?
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What year was SW51 JLO registered?
SW51 JLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 2002.
Is SW51 JLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW51 JLO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SW51 JLO have outstanding finance?
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