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AV51 HLG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,180 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

floor & chassis areas rusty

front & rear suspension arms & subframes showing corrossion

several brake pipes showing corrossion

Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,180 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system heavily corroded

floor & chassis areas rusty

front & rear suspension arms & subframes showing corrossion

front pads low/discs very poor

o/s/r tyre close to limit/195/50/15v

rear discs very poor just mot legal

several brake pipes showing corrossion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,725 miles

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

front pads low/discs poor

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs condition poor

rear pads 70% worn

subframe & suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,742 miles

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

front & rear suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2009 86,742 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

front & rear suspension components rusty

n/s/r tyre just mot legal

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,274 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall & low on tread

surface corrossion on all subframe &suspension components

wear & corrossion noticed on brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 42,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 HLG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

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

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