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87,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch in too sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch in too sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s arms corroded , anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil level to carry out test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower engine under tray damaged and partly loose
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front coolant level on minimum mark
Front engine oil level below minimum mark
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s arms corroded , anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Earth cable connection to rear differential corroded and broken free
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section in to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section into wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Lower Earth cable connection to rear differential corroded and broken free
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section in to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section into wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear outer wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear arches have corrision forming under paint work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and pitted on inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear arches have corrision forming under paint work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BG51 ZTY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BG51 ZTY, 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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BG51 ZTY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2001.
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