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BF51 YOT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,419 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,544 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 100,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,386 miles

slight front brake judder

Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 43,500 miles

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

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

wiper blades torn

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 YOT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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