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AR51 DBU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,194 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,540 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak at joints

front brakes wearing

Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak at joints

front brakes wearing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,593 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

front discs corroded on inner face

n/side rear brake pipe to flexy corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,483 miles

front brakes low

h/b travel high

rear feeds getting corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

right hand wiper blade split but clears screen OK for test.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,500 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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AR51 DBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR51 DBU, 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 AR51 DBU registered?

AR51 DBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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