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AV51 FAJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Wing mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 43,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,144 miles

Full under body covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2021 40,144 miles

Full under body covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded on inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake service required (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 38,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 38,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre has screw in it

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 May 2018 37,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has screw in it

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,700 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,818 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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AV51 FAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 FAJ, 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 AV51 FAJ registered?

AV51 FAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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