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Y511 LFG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 LFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 90,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,524 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 88,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,488 miles

light surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms.

Pass 30 May 2012 84,314 miles

both wipers starting to split

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 83,178 miles

front pads getting low

slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,457 miles

n/s outer sill has slight surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,927 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroding in places

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,901 miles

both front tyres close to limits & offside front tyre worn on outer edge & perishing

both rear tyres on approx 3m

corrosion on exhaust

rear brake pads low & slight corrosion on brake discs allround

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded at join

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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Y511 LFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y511 LFG, 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 Y511 LFG registered?

Y511 LFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y511 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 LFG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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