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BT51 VNK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,061 miles

both outer sill slight corrored

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,145 miles

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

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

both front and near side rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

corrosion on both outter sills

corrosion on both rear discs

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,145 miles

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

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

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

both front and near side rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

corrosion on both outter sills

corrosion on both rear discs

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,791 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,243 miles

Front brake pads below half worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,865 miles

Change rear discs when pads ar replaced

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,280 miles

front pads low ,REAR PADS VERY LOW

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,917 miles

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

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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BT51 VNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT51 VNK, 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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BT51 VNK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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