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AJB 226A

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,029 mi
Last recorded28,029 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 226A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 27,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 27,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,102 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,984 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,248 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,334 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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AJB 226A is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJB 226A, 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 AJB 226A registered?

AJB 226A is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AJB 226A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJB 226A shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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