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Y751 AOO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,334 mi
Last recorded121,334 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 AOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,334 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 96,523 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 89,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 85,162 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, slightly (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,634 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2015 78,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 76,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 34,359 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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Y751 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y751 AOO, 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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Y751 AOO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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