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EA51 BXH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,504 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 148,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,839 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 143,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 143,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 143,834 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,621 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 140,620 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,494 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 138,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 133,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 130,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,046 miles

full vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2018 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front not clear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

full vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,932 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension etc (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,930 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension etc (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,380 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills all suspension (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,380 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills all suspension (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,969 miles

exhausst system corroded.

front subframe rear subframe and brakes are all corroded fairly badly in places.

off side front inner arch corroded slightly.

power steering pipes at rack corroded

rear outer sills corroding (near side nearing limit).

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhausst system corroded.

front no plate cracked.

front subframe rear subframe and brakes are all corroded fairly badly in places.

near side rear wheel rim bent to limit on inner face.

off side front inner arch corroded slightly.

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

off side rear wheel rim bent slightly on inner face.

power steering pipes at rack corroded

rear outer sills corroding (near side nearing limit).

Pass 16 May 2011 91,525 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,718 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,023 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,559 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EA51 BXH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA51 BXH, 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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EA51 BXH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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