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AO51 ZPY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Boot Location, Clamp Not Holding (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Corners Were It Meets Before Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Boot Location, Clamp Not Holding (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Corners Were It Meets Before Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb Fitted Incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Lower Ball Joint Bolt To Lower Arm (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower Ball Joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Upper Ball Joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb Fitted Incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Lower Ball Joint Bolt To Lower Arm (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower Ball Joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Upper Ball Joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached All (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 103,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,459 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 86,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened botrh (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,772 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded but not weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded but weakened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of each sill panel corroded but not structurally weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,977 miles

nearside and offside outer sills showing surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,227 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,018 miles

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

front and rear suspension subframes and wishbones very corroded, but not seriously weakened.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,018 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear suspension subframes and wishbones very corroded, but not seriously weakened.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,812 miles

Both front brake discs, have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,318 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 ZPY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPY, 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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AO51 ZPY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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