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YV51 YKK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 104,750 miles

Lower Underside Heavly Undersealead

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Underside Heavly Undersealead

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 103,571 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,038 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 95,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,920 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill outter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL OUTTER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords VERY STRONG ADVIOSRY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords VERY STRONG ADVIOSRY (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,898 miles

corrosion on underbody rear jacking points weak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,632 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,615 miles

x2 sills slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,347 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT.BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,347 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT.BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,524 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage n/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,066 miles

exhaust minor leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 39,352 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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YV51 YKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YV51 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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