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DU51 XTC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,499 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner wings corroding.

nearside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 51,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,428 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,317 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 40,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,974 miles

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,128 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2009 23,664 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,090 miles

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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DU51 XTC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 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 DU51 XTC, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU51 XTC registered?

DU51 XTC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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