MOT Status
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93,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EY51 OCB safe to buy?
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