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YF51 TLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,367 miles

under body covered in sealant / waxoil

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,788 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,202 miles

lower covers fitted covering components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,040 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,320 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 TLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

YF51 TLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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