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YF51 JKO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,953 mi
Last recorded38,953 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter remote housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 38,541 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter remote housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,325 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted full inspection not possible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 33,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,481 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,318 miles

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

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,689 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,590 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,912 miles

handbrake lever has high travel

n/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,461 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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YF51 JKO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF51 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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