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AK51 XLB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,049 mi
Last recorded70,049 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,049 miles

rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 7 Dec 2013 70,049 miles

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

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,113 miles

rear brakes binding slighly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,734 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,052 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 XLB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

AK51 XLB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 XLB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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