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AK51 XKV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 116,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 116,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage nearside tail lamp

EML on

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 114,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML on

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage nearside tail lamp

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,293 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,291 miles

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

EML on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,527 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EML on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,966 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 99,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 95,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,535 miles

Nearside 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 21 Nov 2013 65,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,916 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,013 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,446 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 XKV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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