2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · SO51 CER
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2002. Recorded mileage 95,754 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO51 CER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 95,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SO51 CER Mileage History
- 15/10/202191,433 mi
- 30/09/202295,482 mi+4,049 mi
- 06/10/202295,483 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/202395,549 mi+66 mi
- 11/03/202695,754 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO51 CER 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 (SO51 CER) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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