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AK51 XKT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 67,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 66,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,479 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe across axle to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion in places

Fail 16 May 2019 59,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe across axle to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 9 May 2018 58,893 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 57,972 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 56,903 miles

Some body corrosion all round

Pass 13 May 2015 55,654 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 15 May 2014 53,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,490 miles

sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 20,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,515 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 XKT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

AK51 XKT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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