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YD51 OMX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,585 mi
Last recorded69,585 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 69,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 35,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,714 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ plus o/s/front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,465 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,517 miles

both front drake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,152 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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YD51 OMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YD51 OMX, 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 YD51 OMX registered?

YD51 OMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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