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BF51 YOJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 97,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated earth strap on rear diff broken away (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle covered in surface corrosion including suspension components

under trays fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of vehicle components

Fail 27 May 2025 97,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 92,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,588 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 67,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 66,979 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 63,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,335 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,456 miles

front tyres 2mm tread

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f valve cap missing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,265 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 YOJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YOJ, 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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What year was BF51 YOJ registered?

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

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