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LY51 YFN

2001 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda E Series91,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 YFN
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 107,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 107,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 106,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill section is corroded

Nearside Rear sill riser is corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 106,828 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill section is corroded

Nearside Rear sill riser is corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 106,096 miles

Outer sill corroded both side

Fail 4 May 2023 106,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Outer sill corroded both side

Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,228 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 105,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 104,147 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 99,890 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 6,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 6,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 92,856 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 92,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 90,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 90,664 miles

Central Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 12 May 2014 83,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both main line brake pipes are starting to deteriorate!

o/s inner steering rack joint showing signs of wear!

Pass 9 May 2013 79,144 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,144 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,094 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 6 May 2011 68,190 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,181 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,843 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

steering rack is starting to show signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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LY51 YFN is a 2001 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 91,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY51 YFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY51 YFN registered?

LY51 YFN is a 2001 Mazda E Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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