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YF51 CFO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 CFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,871 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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,663 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play excess play in h/brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust backbox major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 65,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 64,847 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 53,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,410 miles

rear brake discs rusty and brake pads 50%worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,110 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre brake light u/s - no longer failable item

Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre brake light u/s - no longer failable item

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 28,640 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,526 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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YF51 CFO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YF51 CFO, 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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YF51 CFO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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