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YF51 OHY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill part of front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,644 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 72,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,554 miles

o/a door card insecure

Oil leak

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

front brake pads 50% worn

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

front brake pads 50% worn

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/a door card insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,091 miles

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/r outer sill corroding

rear brake pads 50% worn

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 64,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake disc inner surfaces pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake imbalance 28% (n/s/f).

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,999 miles

front brake imbalance 28% (n/s/f).

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,346 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 OHY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHY, 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 YF51 OHY registered?

YF51 OHY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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