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YP51 CVR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,208 mi
Last recorded156,208 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 CVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 156,208 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 156,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,366 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 145,609 miles

slight blow from back box

Fail 14 Dec 2020 145,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak

oil leak

slight blow from back box

Pass 4 Dec 2019 140,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 135,502 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 109,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,025 miles

front discs corroded lip inner face.

front pads wearing low ok for test.

oil leak prop shaft seal

rear pads wearing low ok for test.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,328 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,252 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,083 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,188 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 56,188 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 33,674 miles

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

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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YP51 CVR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YP51 CVR, 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 YP51 CVR registered?

YP51 CVR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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