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EX51 RXM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,801 mi
Last recorded108,801 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 RXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,801 miles

Heavy rust to all suspension

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack end & by tank (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 108,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy rust to all suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,676 miles

Both sills corroded

Hand brake

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 103,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both sills corroded

Hand brake

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 May 2022 97,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 96,092 miles

Nearside outer sill getting weak

Offside outer sill getting weak

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,441 miles

both outer sills getting weak

Fail 2 Jun 2020 95,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills getting weak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,027 miles

Nearside Outer sill has body fillet in

Offside Outer sill has body filler in

Fail 4 Jun 2019 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill has body fillet in

Offside Outer sill has body filler in

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,598 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill damaged. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,422 miles

Slight exhaust blow at centre to rear join

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight exhaust blow at centre to rear join

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,511 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,355 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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EX51 RXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RXM, 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 EX51 RXM registered?

EX51 RXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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