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AP51 CYJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,798 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,399 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 71,936 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 67,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 67,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,751 miles

extensive corrossion visible front & rear suspension components & subframes

Pass 2 May 2007 36,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,216 miles

Offside front shockabsorber has slight oil leak

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 CYJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

AP51 CYJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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