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YJ51 GWK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 GWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,362 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,356 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 88,356 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system joint at rear corroded but secure

slight corrosion on offside rear lower sill

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,502 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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YJ51 GWK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ51 GWK, 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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YJ51 GWK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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