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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))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody corrosion
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
rear springs corroded
surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
rear springs corroded
surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms
rear springs corroded
surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear springs corroded
surface corrosion rear upper suspension arms
corrosion on nearside outer sill
slight blow on centre exhaust joint
corrosion both rear outer sills
surface corrosion rear suspension arms
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
surface corrosion on suspension arms
tyres getting low on car fronts 2/2.5
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
tyres getting low on car fronts 2/2.5
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)
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
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
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.
rear silencer bracket which does not support exhaust corroded.
slight corrosion to both front and rear suspension arms.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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