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AT51 BXN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 133,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,664 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,022 miles

underside of car has been wax oiled

Pass 18 Jul 2015 130,567 miles

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front chassis rails rusted in the wheel arches

Front lower suspension arms very rusty

Front suspension and steering boots perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn

Rear suspension arms very rusty

Slight play in the rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Fail 17 Jul 2015 130,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front chassis rails rusted in the wheel arches

Front lower suspension arms very rusty

Front suspension and steering boots perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside front tyre aged, perished and worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn

Rear suspension arms very rusty

Slight play in the rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,772 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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AT51 BXN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AT51 BXN, 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 AT51 BXN registered?

AT51 BXN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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