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AP51 CXY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 75,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside sill corroding at rear within 30cm of belt mount

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill corroding at rear within 30cm of belt mount

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,629 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside sill corroding at rear within 30cm of belt mount

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill corroding at rear within 30cm of belt mount

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by d bush mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 72,295 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by d bush mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,720 miles

handbrake cables moving caliper levers but no braking effect

Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

handbrake cables moving caliper levers but no braking effect

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,976 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,207 miles

advisery; both rear sills corroded

advisery; both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,028 miles

advisery; rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,099 miles

advisery ; front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,335 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,912 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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AP51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP51 CXY, 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 AP51 CXY registered?

AP51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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