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DV51 WDT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,023 mi
Last recorded105,023 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,023 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,219 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,877 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 79,877 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,751 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 73,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,716 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,903 miles

possible fluid leak n/s rear caliper

wiper blades split but clesring screen

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,622 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,248 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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DV51 WDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV51 WDT, 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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DV51 WDT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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