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EJ51 EVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,993 mi
Last recorded127,993 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 127,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 123,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 123,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at Mid Box to Back Box Join/ Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 111,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at Mid Box to Back Box Join/ Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,804 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 98,804 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,840 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to offside front chassis, under wheel arch

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,086 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,151 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 17,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Sep 2013 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,210 miles

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,562 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 EVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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What year was EJ51 EVX registered?

EJ51 EVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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