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AF51 YPZ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 89,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,118 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,946 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 YPZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 YPZ registered?

AF51 YPZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AF51 YPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 YPZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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