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DU51 YVB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 76,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 70,602 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 69,475 miles

Front chassis slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,688 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,940 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,367 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,486 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2011 46,568 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 May 2010 41,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,428 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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DU51 YVB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU51 YVB, 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 DU51 YVB registered?

DU51 YVB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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