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AK51 WFC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 66,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,468 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever travel slightly high.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,575 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,853 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,766 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 WFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK51 WFC, 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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What year was AK51 WFC registered?

AK51 WFC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AK51 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 WFC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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