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ED51 WED

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,326 mi
Last recorded35,326 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 WED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,311 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 35,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 35,297 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,177 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 35,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,116 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 28,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,997 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cracks around the tread.

O/S/R Tyre has cracks around the tread.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 22,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,144 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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ED51 WED is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ED51 WED, 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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ED51 WED is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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