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AK51 YXX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 106,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 106,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 103,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,167 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,402 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 53,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,245 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 YXX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 YXX registered?

AK51 YXX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is AK51 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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