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YH51 LFE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,987 mi
Last recorded56,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 42,013 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 40,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,112 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 40,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre is perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,070 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,556 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,509 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,508 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,238 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 LFE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

YH51 LFE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YH51 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 LFE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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