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YG51 PJW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,201 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,062 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,356 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,041 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,127 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 PJW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PJW, 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 PJW registered?

YG51 PJW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 PJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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