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YE51 TXY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,725 mi
Last recorded63,725 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 TXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,725 miles

Sills corroded. Underbody corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sills corroded. Underbody corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,569 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,743 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,532 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,100 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 TXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

YE51 TXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is YE51 TXY safe to buy?

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