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SW51 LVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 LVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,831 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,277 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,413 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm anti rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill double skinned (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,007 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,652 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,790 miles

frt & rear discs corroding

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,685 miles

rear brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,999 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,651 miles

Slight cracking in nearside rear tyre valve

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,451 miles

Advise that all disc are rusty with standing.

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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SW51 LVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW51 LVN, 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 LVN?

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What year was SW51 LVN registered?

SW51 LVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SW51 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 LVN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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