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FP51 RCU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,307 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,889 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,530 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,435 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,634 miles

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

underside of vehicle getting very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,252 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,882 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 RCU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 RCU registered?

FP51 RCU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FP51 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 RCU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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