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EA51 RAA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 RAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components showing surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 71,490 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components showing surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,416 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,191 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 70,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMALL SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn slightly at bottom (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,795 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from l to r across rear at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion underside od vehicle inc springs, arms and sills

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion underside od vehicle inc springs, arms and sills

Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,587 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,226 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded/holed but chassis complete

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,787 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded/holed but chassis complete

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,100 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,223 miles

deterioration of center exhaust silencer

exhaust cat slow to respond

front brake pads getting down on material

n/s and o/s rear ends of sills corrosion n/s has a hole in it

rear antiroll bar its self rusting

rear road springs rusting

Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

deterioration of center exhaust silencer

exhaust cat slow to respond

front brake pads getting down on material

n/s and o/s rear ends of sills corrosion n/s has a hole in it

rear antiroll bar its self rusting

rear road springs rusting

Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,569 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r/sill holed but not affecting it strength within 30cm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,569 miles

n/s/r/sill holed but not affecting it strength within 30cm

Fail 1 Oct 2011 43,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,152 miles

front end creaks on brakeing

Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front end creaks on brakeing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,475 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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EA51 RAA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RAA, 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 RAA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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