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AJ51 ZVY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,262 miles

all suspension components are corroded

both outer sills are corroded

both rear tyres are worn low

offside rear coil spring badly corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension components are corroded

both outer sills are corroded

both rear tyres are worn low

offside rear coil spring badly corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,662 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

under side corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 87,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

under side corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,621 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,002 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,367 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 51,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,633 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 ZVY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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