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SW51 PHN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,300 mi
Last recorded33,300 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,300 miles

corrosion on front and rear discs

corrosion on offside outer sill

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 13,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,601 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 8,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SW51 PHN 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 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 SW51 PHN, 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

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What year was SW51 PHN registered?

SW51 PHN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is SW51 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 PHN shows 10 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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