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DY51 CVT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,702 mi
Last recorded60,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,702 miles

the front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 19 Aug 2025 60,700 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,481 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,449 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearside and offside rear sills have some corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,861 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearside and offside rear sills have some corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,760 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,760 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,665 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 46,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 46,029 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,565 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,028 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM †

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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DY51 CVT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY51 CVT, 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 DY51 CVT registered?

DY51 CVT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is DY51 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 CVT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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