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YG51 LUK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,765 miles

All Prescribed Areas Corroded

All Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Handbrake has Little Reverse Travel

Inner + Outer Sills Corroded

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

Power Steering Slightly Rough, Requires Further Investigation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Worn, Pitted or Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Whole Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 82,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam High Beam Inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All Prescribed Areas Corroded

All Steering/Suspension Components Corroded

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake has Little Reverse Travel

Inner + Outer Sills Corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power Steering Slightly Rough, Requires Further Investigation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Worn, Pitted or Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Whole Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded

all steering & suspension components corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering & suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2019 75,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering & suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all steering & suspension components corroded

all underbody of vehicle slightly corroded

all visible flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

all visible rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake calipers damp with fluid advise further inspection

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,600 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,601 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

front & rear inner sills slightly corroded

front & rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

front and rear upper and lower suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 57,601 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

front & rear inner sills slightly corroded

front & rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

front and rear upper and lower suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,591 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,819 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 LUK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG51 LUK, 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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YG51 LUK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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