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DU51 XTF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,800 mi
Last recorded117,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,756 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside &offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,237 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,446 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,976 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to exhaust system

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 38,734 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 XTF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

DU51 XTF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is DU51 XTF safe to buy?

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