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AF51 YPD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,238 mi
Last recorded104,238 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,238 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,234 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,992 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion/scabbs underbody

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,611 miles

general corrosion/scabbs underbody

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,399 miles

chip to screen n/s

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,204 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,992 miles

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

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

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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AF51 YPD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF51 YPD, 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 AF51 YPD registered?

AF51 YPD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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