MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
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
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
front tyres wearing on inside edge
rear tyres getting low on tread
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
underside of vehicle getting very rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust section starting to corrode
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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