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AP51 NXW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,601 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread + mounting deteriorated just ok for mot replacement recommended (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread deteriorated replacement recommended

Rear uneven wear on rear brakes pads attention advised

headlight images weak just ok for mot attention advised

Pass 13 Dec 2014 66,121 miles

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

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

oil level low

windscreen wipers noisey

Fail 12 Dec 2014 66,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

oil level low

rear brake pads wearing thin

windscreen wipers noisey

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,596 miles

both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2009 39,596 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,303 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 26,407 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 NXW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

AP51 NXW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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