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EJ51 FJU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,336 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty but not holed yet

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,186 miles

Both rear tyres at the legal limit if 1.6mm AT THE TIME OF TEST and perished. (195 45 16)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,195 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,195 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,723 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,043 miles

battery terminals poorly fitted

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,253 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,253 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,353 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 FJU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

EJ51 FJU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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