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YH51 AHS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 AHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 79,868 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 76,725 miles

both rear outer sill panels are corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 76,725 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear outer sill panels are corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,569 miles

rear of off side and near side sill panels rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,368 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate damaged

rear of off side and near side sill panel areas rusting

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,820 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,878 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,033 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,111 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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YH51 AHS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH51 AHS, 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 YH51 AHS registered?

YH51 AHS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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