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FN51 RNJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 RNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 68,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 67,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,578 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 66,576 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,348 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 62,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,162 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 53,903 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,442 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 32,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,530 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight gear oil leak from output flange on gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,651 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 RNJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RNJ, 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 FN51 RNJ registered?

FN51 RNJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 RNJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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