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FX51 RJD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,414 mi
Last recorded37,414 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 37,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 37,094 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 34,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,431 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 32,399 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,711 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,176 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 28,175 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,462 miles

Narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 13,274 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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FX51 RJD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FX51 RJD, 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 FX51 RJD registered?

FX51 RJD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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