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AX51 BHO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,399 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,389 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner strong advise further inspection replace if required (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slight bind when rotated by hand advise check

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

ball joint covers slight deterioration

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2016 89,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rail marked in yellow advise remove trim for further inspection (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wiper blades for clearing when done (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion advise remove trim for further inspection (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner strong advise further inspection replace if required (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slight bind when rotated by hand advise check

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

ball joint covers slight deterioration

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust excessive corroided (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wise bone arm rusty

Nearside Rear wisebone arm rusty

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wisebone arm rusty

Offside Rear wisebone arm rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,848 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear bars

various chassis/floor and sill areas corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear bars

various chassis/floor and sill areas corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,300 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,991 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r

Fail 12 Nov 2011 62,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,958 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,958 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,170 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 55,170 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,069 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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AX51 BHO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AX51 BHO, 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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AX51 BHO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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