MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive from between engine and gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle and suspension components are covered in underseal
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle and suspension components have been covered in underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under side rusty
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
all tyres slightly perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front + rear sub frames corroded
general underbody corrosion
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY51 ZFZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 ZFZ, 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 DY51 ZFZ registered?
DY51 ZFZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2001.
Is DY51 ZFZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY51 ZFZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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