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DF51OWY
2002 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration DF51OWY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,275 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,620 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,411 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- general underbody corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,407 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,831 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills holed and corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- underside of vehicle corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed area
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,343 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,128 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,438 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front lower wings and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front lower wings and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,164 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front sill corroded
- Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- under covers fitted
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,501 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- both sides front and rear upper and lower suspension wishbones corroded
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both sides front and rear upper and lower suspension wishbones corroded
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,234 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,234 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,891 MI
22 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,174 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 22 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,720 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,879 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 22 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,054 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
26 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,054 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,061 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 22 Jun 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008 22 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 22 Jun 202627 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,809 MI
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DF51OWY was registered on 2002-01-30
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