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DV51 WDX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on front outriggers

Pass 3 Feb 2024 65,309 miles

slight corrosion on front outriggers

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front outriggers

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,163 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,731 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,402 miles

2 wipers

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,292 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both nearside and offside rear and nearside and offside front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,790 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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DV51 WDX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV51 WDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV51 WDX registered?

DV51 WDX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is DV51 WDX safe to buy?

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