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FN51 RNA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 RNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 57,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,133 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind to brake

Offside Front slight bind to brake

Offside slight play in steering system

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 51,011 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,145 miles

exhaust rear sections corroding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,137 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rear sections corroding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,391 miles

steering and supension components corroding

washer fluid had bad odour

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,362 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,421 miles

corrosion ot o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to n/s/f chassis section

corrosion to various suspension componants

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,723 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension componants

o/s/r outer sill corroding

travel in hand brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s outer sill corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,072 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension companants

slight smear from wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,515 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner faces corroding

front tyres worn on edges

o/s outer sill corroding

slight ovality in front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r wheel arch and bumper damaged

o/s/r wheel arch slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,309 miles

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

rear brake disc's inner faces corroding

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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FN51 RNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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