2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MX51 LAY
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 124,630 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MX51 LAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 124,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MX51 LAY Mileage History
- 04/07/2023113,759 mi
- 04/07/2024118,250 mi+4,491 mi
- 18/07/2025118,963 mi+713 mi
- 01/08/2025119,009 mi+46 mi
- 17/07/2026124,630 mi+5,621 mi
Average of roughly 3,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX51 LAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (MX51 LAY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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