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AO51 ZPP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,177 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,448 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front x rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,448 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear burst on test (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front x rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,494 miles

rear suspension arms corrodd ed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 83,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,859 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 ZPP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZPP, 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 AO51 ZPP registered?

AO51 ZPP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 ZPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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