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YE51 WLP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,272 miles

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure cill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure cill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 61,272 miles

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure cill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure cill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,322 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 59,322 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 x each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body,suspension, brake & steering components heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 56,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 56,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 54,929 miles

All front suspention arms top and bottom corroded

All rear top and bottom suspention arms very corroded

Both rear inner arches corroded

Exhaust in poor condition

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All over front and rear (6.1.B.2)

all floor pan corroded front and rear

eml light on

Fail 5 May 2017 54,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front suspention arms top and bottom corroded

All rear top and bottom suspention arms very corroded

Both rear inner arches corroded

Exhaust in poor condition

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All over front and rear (6.1.B.2)

all floor pan corroded front and rear

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear pipe in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,735 miles

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

all brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2011 38,210 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,923 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 13,379 miles

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

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 WLP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLP, 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 WLP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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