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YD51 UPM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

much of the underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,742 miles

various points of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,048 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill excessive body filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill excessive body filler used (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,808 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements eff 10% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sub frames and suspension arms corroded front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,512 miles

HAND BRAKE EFF. ONLY AT 17%

SUB FRAMES AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 11,941 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 UPM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD51 UPM registered?

YD51 UPM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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