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AF51 YPM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,439 miles

both rear tires perished

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to under body

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

both rear tires perished

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to under body

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,865 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,182 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,182 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,793 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,772 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,174 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 YPM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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