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AO51 ZPN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,939 mi
Last recorded47,939 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,816 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,373 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,209 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,560 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,629 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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AO51 ZPN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO51 ZPN, 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 AO51 ZPN registered?

AO51 ZPN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 ZPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ZPN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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