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FX51 WCB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,184 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,432 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,237 miles

nearside sill panel patched.offside sill panel blistered

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside sill panel patched.offside sill panel blistered

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,462 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,432 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,276 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,080 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,080 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,584 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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FX51 WCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FX51 WCB, 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 FX51 WCB registered?

FX51 WCB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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