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ANZ 1619

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,408 mi
Last recorded199,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 1619
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 199,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 192,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 192,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 187,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 180,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 172,905 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 172,360 miles

Emissions not tested lambda known to be faulty. CO and lambda readings outside limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fouling

Pass 30 Mar 2020 168,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 158,025 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 158,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 157,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,691 miles

O/S/R Brakes show signs of overheating

O/S/R Pads starting to deteriorate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 157,691 miles

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

O/S/R Brakes show signs of overheating

O/S/R Pads starting to deteriorate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 144,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 128,405 miles

all four road springs heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 127,102 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

only 1 washer jet working on o/s

Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,400 miles

light scratch marks on screen

only 1 jet operating on o/s

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2010 126,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

light scratch marks on screen

only 1 jet operating on o/s

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 125,761 miles

h/lamp aim on upper limits

only 1 jet working on o/s washers

unable to see inner brake pad thickness

Fail 9 May 2008 125,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

h/lamp aim on upper limits

only 1 jet working on o/s washers

unable to see inner brake pad thickness

Pass 23 Apr 2007 125,282 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 123,902 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 123,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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ANZ 1619 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ANZ 1619, 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 ANZ 1619 registered?

ANZ 1619 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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