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EA51 YBY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,004 mi
Last recorded22,004 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,242 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,428 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 12,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,419 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 10,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EA51 YBY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA51 YBY, 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 EA51 YBY registered?

EA51 YBY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EA51 YBY safe to buy?

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