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YE51 LKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,517 mi
Last recorded35,517 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 LKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 35,517 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 31,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,595 miles

undersealed all over heavily

Pass 16 Mar 2023 31,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 26,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven near side 141 off side 244 (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,723 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 20,947 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 7,965 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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YE51 LKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE51 LKM, 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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YE51 LKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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