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FN51 OJH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 44,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,910 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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FN51 OJH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FN51 OJH, 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

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What year was FN51 OJH registered?

FN51 OJH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FN51 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 OJH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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