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BN51 YHL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,665 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,406 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 13,724 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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BN51 YHL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN51 YHL, 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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BN51 YHL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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