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YE51 TXV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,087 mi
Last recorded45,087 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 TXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 45,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,086 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,613 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 39,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,410 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 13,632 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 TXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TXV, 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 YE51 TXV registered?

YE51 TXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is YE51 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 TXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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