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EX51 MXM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,097 mi
Last recorded72,097 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 MXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 71,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 70,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 70,011 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 70,011 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,978 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 68,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 66,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 64,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 62,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight bind osf wheel

Pass 2 May 2015 61,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 60,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,113 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 59,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 56,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,521 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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EX51 MXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EX51 MXM, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 MXM?

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What year was EX51 MXM registered?

EX51 MXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 MXM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 MXM have outstanding finance?

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