2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · MW51 VDR
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 131,396 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW51 VDR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2021
- 131,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW51 VDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (MW51 VDR) between January 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MW51 VDR Mileage History
- 17/01/200649,258 mi
- 25/01/200758,913 mi+9,655 mi
- 23/01/200864,189 mi+5,276 mi
- 20/01/200968,271 mi+4,082 mi
- 26/01/201072,355 mi+4,084 mi
- 11/01/201176,352 mi+3,997 mi
- 25/01/201280,711 mi+4,359 mi
- 26/01/201280,711 mi
- 19/02/201384,817 mi+4,106 mi
- 19/03/201490,702 mi+5,885 mi
- 28/04/201490,754 mi+52 mi
- 21/05/201592,841 mi+2,087 mi
- 18/04/201693,242 mi+401 mi
- 24/03/201793,408 mi+166 mi
- 03/04/201893,521 mi+113 mi
- 13/04/2019105,567 mi+12,046 mi
- 05/09/2019105,675 mi+108 mi
- 09/09/2019105,794 mi+119 mi
- 02/10/2019105,798 mi+4 mi
- 14/12/2020120,841 mi+15,043 mi
- 15/12/2020120,844 mi+3 mi
- 22/12/2021131,396 mi+10,552 mi
- 24/12/2021131,396 mi
Average of roughly 5,155 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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