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DY51 ZGR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,777 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,633 miles

4 point race harnesses fitted

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both forward chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

4 point race harnesses fitted

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both forward chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,332 miles

Nearside Front large cut in outer sidewall 205x45x16

chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2018 102,326 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front large cut in outer sidewall 205x45x16

chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs severely pitted corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,661 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 27,553 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 9,763 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 ZGR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

DY51 ZGR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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