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EJ51 ELX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,470 mi
Last recorded35,470 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,470 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,837 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 21,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,168 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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EJ51 ELX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ51 ELX, 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 EJ51 ELX registered?

EJ51 ELX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is EJ51 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 ELX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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