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E2 WJD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,604 mi
Last recorded41,604 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 WJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 41,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced m6 bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced m6 bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced m6 bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced m6 bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,840 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner face, pads 3 - 4mm

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,560 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,551 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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E2 WJD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E2 WJD, 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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E2 WJD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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