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YD51 SYS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,822 mi
Last recorded22,822 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 SYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,667 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,529 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,728 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,048 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,869 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 SYS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

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

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