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AV51 HLA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 85,619 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 85,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 78,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,071 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,042 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,651 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,550 miles

headlights at different levels but within test limits

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLA, 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 AV51 HLA registered?

AV51 HLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AV51 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 HLA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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