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AK51 CAM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 CAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill - not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 107,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill - not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,123 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,123 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension componts showing corrosion starting

front subframe showing corrosion starting

rear subframe showing corrosion starting

Fail 25 Mar 2024 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension componts showing corrosion starting

front subframe showing corrosion starting

rear subframe showing corrosion starting

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,092 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,078 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 100,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,043 miles

rear springs corroded

surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms

Fail 28 Feb 2020 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear springs corroded

surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,800 miles

rear springs corroded

surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms

Fail 4 Apr 2019 93,800 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear springs corroded

surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,874 miles

corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 29 Dec 2016 88,726 miles

corrosion both rear outer sills

surface corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,267 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,267 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,703 miles

tyres getting low on car fronts 2/2.5

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

tyres getting low on car fronts 2/2.5

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,820 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 63,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolent low

Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer bracket which does not support exhaust corroded.

slight corrosion to both front and rear suspension arms.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,727 miles

rear silencer bracket which does not support exhaust corroded.

slight corrosion to both front and rear suspension arms.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,902 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,917 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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AK51 CAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AK51 CAM, 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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AK51 CAM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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