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WR51 RDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 RDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,077 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear subframe and suspension componants corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,772 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 77,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 76,209 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,844 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension very rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle and suspension very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,339 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,653 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,957 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,063 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,767 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,282 miles

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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WR51 RDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR51 RDY, 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 WR51 RDY registered?

WR51 RDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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