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AX51 FKB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,857 mi
Last recorded178,857 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 178,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

lower body panels corrosion evident

Pass 7 Jan 2014 177,754 miles

clutch slipping

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2013 176,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

clutch slipping

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 174,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 174,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 169,914 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 169,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 162,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 144,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 144,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 127,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 127,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,262 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AX51 FKB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKB, 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 AX51 FKB registered?

AX51 FKB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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