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FN51 UJS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,535 miles

Central slight corrosion on chassis legs

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s upper and lower ball joints and track rod end gaiters perishing

Front subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above rear of subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s antiroll bar link gaiters perishing

Rear subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,459 miles

All brake calipers show signs of servicing/ repair. No visible sign of fluid leak.

Light corrosion on front suspension components.

Light corrosion on rear subframe & suspension components

Nearside Rear Parking brake down on efficiency compared with opposite side.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,787 miles

Light corrosion on front suspension complements

Light corrosion on rear sub frame & suspension components.

Nearside Rear Sign they may have been a fluid leak on n/s rear brake caliper. Can not identify a leak at time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,297 miles

Light corrosion on front suspension components

Light corrosion on rear sub frame & suspension components

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe and anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe and anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central slight surface corrosion to chassis rails

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,525 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

light corrosion on front & rear suspension arms

minor corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills at rear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,592 miles

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

handbrake mechanism damp on o/s rear caliper

n/s front gaiter on caliper damp

Fail 27 Feb 2013 6,959 miles

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

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

handbrake mechanism damp on o/s rear caliper

n/s front gaiter on caliper damp

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,429 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,587 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 70,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FN51 UJS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UJS, 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 UJS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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