MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear, all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area, outside of seat belt mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight general corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear, all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area, outside of seat belt mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight general corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/sr/ to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre tread low on the outter edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre tread low on the outter edge
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
slight binding of the nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak
slight binding of the nearside rear brake
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EA51 YXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EA51 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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