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BF51 YPY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,049 mi
Last recorded62,049 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,594 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 59,571 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake performance slightly imbalanced

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.4mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,983 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 YPY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YPY, 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 YPY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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