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BF51 YOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 67,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,770 miles

little reserve travel left in hand brake

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,194 miles

Front Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,111 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 42,476 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 40,344 miles

Tyres perished on side walls.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,279 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 17,982 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 YOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BF51 YOR, 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 YOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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