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YR51 EHD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 67,151 miles

Front Brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal anti slip missing

Front Brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,741 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,194 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,131 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracked on sholder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,688 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,282 miles

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

both front brakediscs corroded on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,015 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside headligt not as bright as offside

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,437 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 8 Sep 2009 34,207 miles

both front and rear brakediscs rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are cracking due to age

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,207 miles

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

both front and rear brakediscs rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are cracking due to age

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,104 miles

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

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

n/s dip beam poor

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear silencer baffles slightly noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,356 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 EHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHD, 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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YR51 EHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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