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YD51 PVZ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 117,563 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 May 2018 122,945 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 112,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 106,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,608 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 70,593 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,860 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 PVZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

YD51 PVZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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