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AF51 YPG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,116 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,889 miles

front and rear suspension arms are corroded but not considered weakened

unable to fully inspect all of front chassis due to under trays being fitted

underside of vehicle has areas of heavy surface corrsion

Fail 21 Mar 2018 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of lower arm (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension arms are corroded but not considered weakened

unable to fully inspect all of front chassis due to under trays being fitted

underside of vehicle has areas of heavy surface corrsion

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,618 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm replacement advised

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,644 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,077 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,296 miles

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

near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded on surface

rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,697 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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AF51 YPG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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