MOT Status
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96,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
vehicle has age related surface rust at various places but not weak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
vehicle has some age related surface rust but not weak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All front Balljoints split pins missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has slight reserve travel
Offside Front CHASSIS CORRODED
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front CHASSIS CORRODED
Rear BRAKE PADS MAY NEED REPLACING SOON DEPENDS ON USEAGE.
Front brake pads 55/60% worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake pads 50/60% worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads 50/60% worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake pads 50/60% worn
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
slight buckle to o/s rear wheel
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
slight buckle to o/s rear wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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 DCX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?
AR51 DCX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is AR51 DCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 DCX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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