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EF51 EVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,893 mi
Last recorded84,893 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 79,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 75,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 70,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,451 miles

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

Offside Rear slight surface rust on osr outter sill

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,248 miles

o/s & n/s/r outer sills have slight suface corrosion , rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,291 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lense weathered & cloudy not affecting light output or beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

rear outer sills & front inner wings have slight surface corrosion , rear xhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,654 miles

o/s & n/s/r outer sills & o/s/ & n/s/f inner wings have slight corrosion , may require repair before next mot

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 64,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,628 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,201 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,524 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,339 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,133 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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EF51 EVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EF51 EVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF51 EVX?

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What year was EF51 EVX registered?

EF51 EVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is EF51 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 EVX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF51 EVX have outstanding finance?

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