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EA51 YXM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 114,481 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,470 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 103,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 103,846 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 101,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/sr/ to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,920 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,920 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,074 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,972 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,721 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,524 miles

Oil leak

slight binding of the nearside rear brake

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,857 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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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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What year was EA51 YXM registered?

EA51 YXM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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