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EA51 ZYY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,683 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 79,683 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 69,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 69,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,883 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,926 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,661 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,066 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 ZYY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EA51 ZYY, 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 ZYY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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