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SW51 PHO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 PHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 81,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are corrroded

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance reading low

Fail 29 Nov 2022 48,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components are corrroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance reading low

Pass 29 Dec 2021 39,522 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 38,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 37,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,839 miles

front DISKS BOTH

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 30,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 27,179 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,042 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 20,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHO, 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 SW51 PHO registered?

SW51 PHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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