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YD51 ONS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 ONS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air bag light on (child seat fitted)

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air bag light on (child seat fitted)

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,872 miles

both inner sills rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,051 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,607 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,319 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 ONS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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