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DU51 YVD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,130 miles

Front tyres perishing/cracking badly on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,125 miles

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

Front tyres perishing/cracking badly on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,919 miles

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,946 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,937 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the engine management light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,521 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,322 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 YVD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU51 YVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU51 YVD registered?

DU51 YVD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DU51 YVD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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