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EN51 KLS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 KLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fail the emission test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,413 miles

Exhaust leak

Fail 10 Jan 2019 94,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,347 miles

o/s/f disc inner corroded

o/s/r disc corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,196 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,196 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,814 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,111 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,183 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,055 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 43,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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EN51 KLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN51 KLS, 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 EN51 KLS registered?

EN51 KLS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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