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YD51 UOU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,218 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 54,605 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 54,605 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 53,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 51,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 49,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,546 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,718 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 45,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,066 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,789 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,527 miles

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

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

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

UNEVEN FRONT AND REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,169 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 UOU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

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

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