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BF51 YLX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,366 mi
Last recorded76,366 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 76,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,048 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,042 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,774 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,417 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at the inside shoulder

Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front tyre wearing at the inside shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,029 miles

Oil leak

under carrige cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,873 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,108 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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BF51 YLX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 YLX, 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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BF51 YLX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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