I have an original axispad. Thus far, my only problems with it are that I can't seem to get the L1,L2 and R1,R2 buttons to work.
Ahh well, it isn't a fatal error, so I can deal with it.
In any event, I don't use this so-called "Axis Pad colors" I use base-black.
In any event, I suspect your pad is cooky.