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AJ51 DFO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,958 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,695 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 100,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,516 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on chassis leg

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 May 2016 78,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,029 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 May 2011 68,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 68,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,832 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 59,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,432 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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AJ51 DFO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ51 DFO, 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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AJ51 DFO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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