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AP51 CYC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,322 mi
Last recorded141,322 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 141,322 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 141,304 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected CALIPER (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 133,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 131,790 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,171 miles

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

Front brake pipes covered

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both end link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 131,171 miles

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

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

Front brake pipes covered

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both end link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 130,855 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,735 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 2 May 2014 127,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,677 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 123,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,105 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,900 miles

offside outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,707 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 39,976 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 CYC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

AP51 CYC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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