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FV51 CKC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,340 mi
Last recorded49,340 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front inner wing chassis rail corroded

both lower sill corroded

general under body corosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,086 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,103 miles

front and rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,634 miles

brake pipe front to rear at rear clipped area

brake pipes coated in grease cannot inspect fully

front to rear at rear clipped area

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,114 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease preventing proper inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,273 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,373 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brakes have slight bind

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,586 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/ PITTED AT INNER SURFACE OUTER EDGES

Fail 28 Nov 2007 13,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/ PITTED AT INNER SURFACE OUTER EDGES

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 7,359 miles

light corrosion on all brake discs

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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FV51 CKC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV51 CKC, 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 FV51 CKC registered?

FV51 CKC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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