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FP51 KNF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 74,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2022 74,530 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,454 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,454 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,567 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,615 miles

All wishbones, signs of corrosion, advise de-rust and protection.

Nearside Rear inner sill extreme rear, signs of corrosion, advise service

Offside Rear inner sill extrem end signs of corrosion, advise service.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,609 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

All wishbones, signs of corrosion, advise de-rust and protection.

Nearside Rear inner sill extreme rear, signs of corrosion, advise service

Offside Rear inner sill extrem end signs of corrosion, advise service.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,535 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,535 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,655 miles

Mill light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Mill light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,827 miles

nsf tyre cracking

nsr osr brake binding on slightly

osf tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,256 miles

nsf brake binding on slightly

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf osf tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 47,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,351 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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FP51 KNF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FP51 KNF, 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 FP51 KNF registered?

FP51 KNF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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