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Y451 BDE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 BDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 111,485 miles

N/side and O/Side chassis members have heavy corrosion. Not yet affecting structural safety

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,349 miles

Excessive heavy surface corrosion on n/side and o/side front chassis members. Not yet affecting structural safety.

Fail 23 Sep 2023 110,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive heavy surface corrosion on n/side and o/side front chassis members. Not yet affecting structural safety.

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

Recommend a total brake service

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,274 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 108,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished

nearside track rod end gaiter perished

offside lower ball joint gaiter perished

offside track rod end gaiter perished

Pass 19 May 2015 103,039 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 103,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 100,087 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

f no/plete deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,122 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,983 miles

N/side auto headlight adjuster not operating.

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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Y451 BDE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y451 BDE, 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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Y451 BDE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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