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YV51 KMM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 KMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 104,792 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front discs and pads worn

offside front tyre cracking in tread slight

Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,997 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,202 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,919 miles

Both outer sills are corroded at the rear.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,919 miles

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

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

Both outer sills are corroded at the rear.

Nearside rear tyre is damaged and perished.

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake is binding.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake is binding.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,104 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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YV51 KMM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV51 KMM, 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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YV51 KMM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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