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EY51 OCB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,330 mi
Last recorded93,330 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear diff mounting corroded / falling part

exhaust flange corroded/ falling apart at silencer

Fail 15 Sep 2025 93,263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front brake locked on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear diff mounting corroded / falling part

exhaust flange corroded/ falling apart at silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,017 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 86,016 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,388 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,822 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,035 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2016 45,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,486 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,462 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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EY51 OCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 EY51 OCB, 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 EY51 OCB registered?

EY51 OCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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