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EJ51 OPT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,061 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 68,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all suspension arm gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all suspension gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has general corrosion to most parts

Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 55,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,167 miles

face on front discs rusting near side front road wheel inner bead bent /just in spec/

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 38,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,238 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 OPT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

EJ51 OPT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EJ51 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 OPT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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