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AV51 FBC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,376 mi
Last recorded103,376 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front to rear and the nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 100,649 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front to rear and the nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,107 miles

both n/s and o/s outer sills at the rear and rear wheel arches showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

both rear tyres on 2-3 mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,224 miles

signs of corrosion to both rear outer sill sections.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 91,509 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs have very light pitting to there surfaces

light surface corrosion both rear outer sill panels

nearside front tyre has a small nick in its outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,229 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 FBC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV51 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

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

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