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EA51 YBZ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,645 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Item removed in driver's view prior to driving

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 89,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 35,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YBZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YBZ, 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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EA51 YBZ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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