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WP51 MLX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,712 mi
Last recorded82,712 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 MLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 61,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail where the anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,231 miles

Offside Lower sill has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,238 miles

front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,670 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,343 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,418 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake seems to be binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,043 miles

Both rear coil springs are slightly rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,331 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wiper split

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,510 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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WP51 MLX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP51 MLX, 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 WP51 MLX registered?

WP51 MLX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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