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AV51 HLH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 42,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,195 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,731 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,665 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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 HLH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

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

Is AV51 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 HLH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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