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EJ51 EWD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,027 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 68,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,829 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 EWD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ51 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

EJ51 EWD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is EJ51 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 EWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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