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BO51 FHD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,494 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 64,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,362 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,362 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,655 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Carbon fibre effect not aloud. Black lettering only (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,435 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,094 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,147 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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BO51 FHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BO51 FHD, 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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What year was BO51 FHD registered?

BO51 FHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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