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YC51 MXK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,432 mi
Last recorded72,432 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 MXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 72,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 72,398 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front uppers and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/sd rear brake slow

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f slightly lower than o/s/f efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,535 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 53,547 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,796 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 39,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,999 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 16 Feb 2006 31,031 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 31,031 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YC51 MXK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC51 MXK, 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 YC51 MXK registered?

YC51 MXK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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