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BL51 GEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,831 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 7 Sep 2024 70,649 miles

general corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2024 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier No strap fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have some level of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel high

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 62,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,762 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,756 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,609 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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BL51 GEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL51 GEL, 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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BL51 GEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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