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BF51 YOH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,525 mi
Last recorded123,525 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 123,525 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Battery carrier corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 123,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Battery carrier corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 122,420 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,460 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion on all suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,867 miles

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

Slight oil leaks

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2014 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer body sills corroded at rear section

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded.

front and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

offside front chassie rail corroded .

surface rust on nearside and offside rear outer sill .

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre starting to crack

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,331 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 YOH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF51 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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