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YF51 YEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,893 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing getting corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Fail 26 Nov 2024 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing getting corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch getting corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm weld repairs covered unable to fully check

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches/sills getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Fail 30 Nov 2023 68,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches/sills getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,198 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2022 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,063 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened al four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear backing sills getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check several components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,939 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to pump slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal. unable to check all areas for corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

parkbrake only just passed 16%

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check several components for corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear backing sill getting corroded

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 57,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear backing sill getting corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,283 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,023 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

all front suspension arms getting corroded

all rear suspension arms getting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,427 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,256 miles

all four rear suspension arms getting corroded

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

o/s/f chassis getting corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,388 miles

all four rear suspension arms getting corroded

exhaust rear joint getting corroded

o/s/f chassis getting corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,288 miles

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

both wipers torn slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,237 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

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

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