MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas
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)
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
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
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
front brakes low
h/b travel high
rear feeds getting corroded
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.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AR51 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 DBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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