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AD51 DXT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,404 mi
Last recorded60,404 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,404 miles

corrosion to both front chassis

corrosion to offside rear sill

front and rear, upper and lower wishbones, and other suspension members corroding

general corrosion starting to underside

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front chassis

corrosion to offside rear sill

front and rear upper and lower wishbones corroding and other suspension members

general corrosion starting to underside

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,096 miles

chassis rails in front arches corroded

corrosion to front and rear sub frames ,suspension arms , etc

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,023 miles

corrosion to front +rear sub frames and wishbones + corrosion to rear inner sill edges

crack in o/s/f tyre tread - nearly see inner cords - recommend replace

cracking to n/s/f tyre - recommend replace

perishing to front ball joint rubbers

perishing to front shocker lower bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,266 miles

corrosion to front + rear wishbones/suspension arms

cracking to n/s/f tyre side wall - recommend replace

wear to edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,756 miles

corrosion to front and rear wishbones/suspension

cracking to o/s/r tyre side wall - recommend replace

slight n/s/f brake binding ? signs of n/s/f brake been binding

some front brake imbalance + some n/s/f brake judder

wear to n/s/f tyre edges + cracking to sidewall - monitor or replace

wear to rear wishbones outer bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front and rear wishbones/suspension

cracking to o/s/r tyre side wall - recommend replace

slight n/s/f brake binding ? signs of n/s/f brake been binding

some front brake imbalance + some n/s/f brake judder

wear to n/s/f tyre edges + cracking to sidewall - monitor or replace

wear to rear wishbones outer bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,424 miles

chip on windscreen

corrosion starting to floor pans , rear inner sills

corrosion to front suspension arms, hub assembly ,etc

corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub frame

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall - monitor

n/s/r brake pipe previously greased

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

chip on windscreen

corrosion starting to floor pans , rear inner sills

corrosion to front suspension arms, hub assembly ,etc

corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub frame

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall - monitor

n/s/r brake pipe previously greased

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,914 miles

Heavy corrosion blisters to both rear outer sills- recommend repair

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Some corrosion to both rear floor pans

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge + heavy cracking to outer sidewall- monitor

rear exhaust flange corroding

some corrosion to both front chassis

some corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe- previously greased

some corrosion to power steering pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,854 miles

corrosion blisters to both sill - weakening

corrosion to suspension , wishobnes,subframes, etc

corrosion/pitting starting to front to rear brake pipe in one place [@rear of floor pan]

cracking to n/s/f tyre outer side waal + wearing outer edge

slight front brake judder

small chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,058 miles

1 x section of front to rear brake pipe corroding/pitting - previously greased

corrosion to suspension arms , hubs, rear sub frame, etc

corrosion/blisters to sills

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,282 miles

corrosion blisters to sills

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 45,827 miles

corrosion on antiroll bar drop link arm o/s/f

wet test + under pans

Fail 8 May 2010 45,827 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

corrosion on antiroll bar drop link arm o/s/f

rear brakes n/s/r 62 o/s/r 65

wet test + under pans

Pass 15 May 2009 38,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,925 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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AD51 DXT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD51 DXT, 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 AD51 DXT registered?

AD51 DXT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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