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DU51 YVL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,851 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,817 miles

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

aftermarket steering wheel fitted and drivers airbag removed

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,817 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

aftermarket steering wheel fitted and drivers airbag removed

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,604 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 75,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,159 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,183 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,183 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,458 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,056 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 YVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 YVL, 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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DU51 YVL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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