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EF51 EWE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,208 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,200 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 69,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,349 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight imbalance on front brakes 11% (max is 25%)

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 EWE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EWE, 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 EF51 EWE registered?

EF51 EWE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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