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YR51 EHU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner vehicle structure has slight corrosion present

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner vehicle structure has slight corrosion present

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 121,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,779 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,778 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,473 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,473 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 116,693 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Front auto gearbox pipes to cooler leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 116,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,380 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 116,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front chassis leg corroding

nearside rear inner arch/sill end cap corroding

offside front chassis leg corroding

offside rear inner arch/sill end cap corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2015 116,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front chassis leg corroding

offside front chassis leg corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 114,948 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,887 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,850 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 99,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres just on limits

exhaust system rear rusting

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 EHU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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