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YG51 RWS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,956 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 69,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 62,114 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,603 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,979 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,979 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 54,968 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 47,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,546 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 42,158 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 RWS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG51 RWS registered?

YG51 RWS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 RWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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