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WM51 VXX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,211 mi
Last recorded32,211 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 32,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 25,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 23,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 23,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 18,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,381 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,590 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 17,587 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,800 miles

Engine managment light staying on

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 12,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,365 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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WM51 VXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WM51 VXX, 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 WM51 VXX registered?

WM51 VXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is WM51 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 VXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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