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YR51 EGV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 133,384 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 114,491 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of car is corroded all over inc components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,634 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 102,545 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 102,545 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

front under tray insecure

nearside headlamp dim

offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,677 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 95,677 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre mis shaped

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,784 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 78,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,834 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 51,065 miles

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

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

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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YR51 EGV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR51 EGV, 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 YR51 EGV registered?

YR51 EGV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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