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DY51 ZGJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,559 mi
Last recorded94,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,080 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 92,080 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 91,728 miles

O/S Front chassis and O/S Rear sill starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2019 91,728 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Front chassis and O/S Rear sill starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,805 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,024 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,538 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,450 miles

front discs corroded

offside front tyre perrished and splits on sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,282 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,282 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 62,228 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,354 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,599 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 43,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,222 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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DY51 ZGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY51 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

DY51 ZGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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