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AR51 DCX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 96,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,755 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,362 miles

Offside Front CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,352 miles

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.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,076 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2015 69,690 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2014 64,681 miles

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2014 64,681 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 61,930 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,752 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,168 miles

slight buckle to o/s rear wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2010 47,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight buckle to o/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,151 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,976 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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