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WJ51 DMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 99,946 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front floor /inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear outer sills corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,790 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front & rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,011 miles

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated

Front And Rear Suspension And Subframes Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Going Offside - Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Inner And Outer Sill's And Wheel Arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front And Rear. Brake Discs Corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside. Inner And Outer Sill's And Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,133 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,090 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 34,068 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,025 miles

slight noise from engine at idle

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,476 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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WJ51 DMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJ51 DMU, 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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WJ51 DMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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