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DY51 ZGX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 88,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2013 85,750 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 84,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,037 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 78,427 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 78,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008
Fail 10 Jul 2008

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,839 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CHUNK OUT SIDEWALL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,335 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 ZGX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGX, 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

How do I check the history of DY51 ZGX?

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What year was DY51 ZGX registered?

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

Is DY51 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 ZGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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