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AK51 XKS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,726 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Hole in both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear outer sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,268 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All suspension components on rear including subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coming from front to rear covered in grease going to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer sills on rear corroding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,629 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,103 miles

near side and off side outer rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side and off side outer rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,691 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,805 miles

o/s/r shock absorber misting of oil

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,895 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 XKS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

AK51 XKS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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