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EJ51 OPO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,899 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,989 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,767 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,933 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,260 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,360 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,155 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,185 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 OPO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 OPO registered?

EJ51 OPO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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