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YR51 EGZ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,090 miles

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

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)

advise dipstick broken

advise rear earth strap corroded and not connected

Fail 31 Jul 2017 86,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure fluid resovoir (2.2.B.1a)

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

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)

advise battery light on

advise dipstick broken

advise eml light on

advise rear earth strap corroded and not connected

Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,037 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,312 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,376 miles

exhaust,corrosion.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust,corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,451 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,884 miles

Front brake discs slightly grooved

Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slight corrosion inner face

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slight corrosion inner face

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,604 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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YR51 EGZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

YR51 EGZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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