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AV51 HLO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,349 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Apr 2017 60,327 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,636 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded but not badly weakerned

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded but not badly weakerned

Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,208 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,659 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 55,659 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,694 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 29,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,331 miles

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

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

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 HLO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

AV51 HLO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AV51 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 HLO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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