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YD51 UPC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,762 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle corroded underside

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,224 miles

front and rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 72,155 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,643 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,515 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 UPC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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