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AO51 ZRL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 52,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,489 miles

BRAKES ARE CORRODED

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,066 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,390 miles

BOTH OUTTER SILLS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

UNDER VEHICLE HAS ALOT OF SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONANTS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,956 miles

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

Under body corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake looks to have been hot but not binding at time of test

all four tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,560 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,292 miles

rear number plate is in a poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,883 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,232 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,232 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,019 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 18,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,567 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 ZRL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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