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YE51 WLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 WLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 91,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 81,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 79,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,199 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,746 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,385 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 WLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WLJ, 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 YE51 WLJ registered?

YE51 WLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YE51 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 WLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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