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YG51 CXY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 CXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 119,168 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,755 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2023 77,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (a))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,509 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread and showing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread and showing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills adjacent to door aperture, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,050 miles

Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded at anti roll mount

Rear Outer n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body filler in both sills

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,737 miles

body filler in both sills

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills rusting around seat belt mountings area

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills rusting around seat belt mountings area

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,667 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,037 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s outer sill seat belt mounting area has been filled !!!unable to see if repair has been welded!!!!

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,030 miles

both outer sills started to rust

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,878 miles

slight rusting on both outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,454 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,934 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 29,567 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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YG51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG51 CXY, 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 YG51 CXY registered?

YG51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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