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7050 MX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7050 MX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,280 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Slight Play And Corrosion To Lower Wing Section

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Slight Play And Corrosion To Lower Wing Section

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Wing Lower Section Corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front And Rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,653 miles

Slight Corrosion Nearside Front Outer Sill

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,255 miles

Front And Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Fail 22 Jul 2016 105,255 miles

Front And Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside And Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,933 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 97,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,516 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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7050 MX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 7050 MX, 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 7050 MX registered?

7050 MX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is 7050 MX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7050 MX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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