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BK51 VKC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 68,691 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 62,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,381 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded but not in a serious condition.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension arms corroded but not in a serious condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,996 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 43,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are scored & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower & upper arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower & upper arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 26,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,923 miles

front brake pads look as if getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 10,402 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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BK51 VKC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK51 VKC, 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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BK51 VKC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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