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AF51 YTW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 130,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside components of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle has various sections covered in underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,826 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 108,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,378 miles

n/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r behind outer sill is starting to corrode (car has a full length chassis) this is not structural

o/s/r outer sill is starting to corrode (car has a full length chassis) so this is not structural

slight oil leak starting from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front chassis rails corroded and blown but not holed

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,785 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, both perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 89,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, both perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,120 miles

Front both tyres cracking between treads

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

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

both sides front chassis members have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,909 miles

off side rear coil spring fratured but still located correctly

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side front wheel binding slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,765 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,802 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,125 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 YTW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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