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SX51 DSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,285 mi
Last recorded69,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 DSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,285 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,141 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,987 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,360 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,709 miles

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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SX51 DSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SX51 DSV, 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 SX51 DSV registered?

SX51 DSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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