MOT Status
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68,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30 cm 0f any mount
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30 cm 0f any mount
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cover deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp cover deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
tyre pressures
Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
corrosion on all rear suspension arms
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
corrosion on all rear suspension arms
some corrosion ,offside innerwing
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake disc pads wearing low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN51 OVT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FN51 OVT, 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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FN51 OVT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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