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EA51 ZZN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,638 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,593 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,935 miles

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,825 miles

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,439 miles

osr coil spring corroded

front tyres on 3mm

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

front tyres on 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,718 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,858 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

slight play in osr upper rear suspension arm bush

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,529 miles

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,800 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,738 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2005 19,742 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 ZZN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ZZN, 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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What year was EA51 ZZN registered?

EA51 ZZN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is EA51 ZZN safe to buy?

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