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CE51 YRV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,482 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 126,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 126,771 miles

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

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

195/50/15 82v uniroyal

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,423 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)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front top landing panel & cross member panel, are damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front top landing panel & cross member panel, are damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,600 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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CE51 YRV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE51 YRV, 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 CE51 YRV registered?

CE51 YRV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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