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FX51 RJB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,496 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,026 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,993 miles

osf brake binding

Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,993 miles

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

osf brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,318 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,318 miles

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

rear tyres flat

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,983 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,189 miles

front brake discs slightly coroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,189 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,902 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to crack

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 46,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2005 46,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FX51 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX51 RJB, 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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FX51 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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