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EA51 ZZL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,842 mi
Last recorded66,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,842 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area to both sides of vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stabiliser ball joint dry(noisy)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,956 miles

body corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 63,956 miles

Emissions not tested major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

body corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,640 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,147 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded, in inner wheel arch area

Both outer sills corroded at rear end

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,858 miles

body corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,248 miles

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)

body corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,572 miles

Exhaust system at the rear has corrosion too the silencer fixing point

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,572 miles

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

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

Exhaust system at the rear has corrosion too the silencer fixing point

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,510 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front fog lamps inop

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,199 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 ZZL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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