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BG51 ZTY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,137 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,806 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 82,717 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,468 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 78,468 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,117 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,851 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 69,789 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,749 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,973 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,973 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,189 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,634 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,267 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 49,258 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,454 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,281 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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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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