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AM51 UKB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

37,615 mi
Last recorded37,615 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,615 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear braking and suspension components corroded and deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,615 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear braking and suspension components corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,964 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms brake parts and exhaust system and underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,962 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor pan front to centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor pan front to centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms brake parts and exhaust system and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to underside including front and rear suspension and brakes and exhaust system

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,823 miles

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

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

surface corrosion brake and suspension areas

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,115 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,115 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise surface corrosion to front and rear upper lower suspension arms

advise surface corrosion to nearside offside floor pan to sill

advise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear nearside front wheel arches

Fail 21 Jul 2012 18,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise surface corrosion to front and rear upper lower suspension arms

advise surface corrosion to nearside offside floor pan to sill

advise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear nearside front wheel arches

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,834 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs very rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,172 miles

both front discs rusted on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,336 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 11,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,931 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IMBETWEEN TREAD GROOVES AND SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DETERIATE.

REAR DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 8,931 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING IMBETWEEN TREAD GROOVES AND SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE LIGHTLY

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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AM51 UKB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM51 UKB, 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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AM51 UKB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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