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AF51 YOW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,710 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2015 68,460 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 68,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,594 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,594 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,721 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 63,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 62,796 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,748 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF51 YOW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF51 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 YOW registered?

AF51 YOW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AF51 YOW safe to buy?

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