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EJ51 FJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/front tyre has deep cut to side wall

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,217 miles

o/s/front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,757 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 FJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

EJ51 FJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 FJX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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