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EY51 LNF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,103 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 93,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. only just met minimum standard. I would reccommend welding. (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 74,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,626 miles

advise both front brake discs inner corroding and pitting

front brake pads getting low

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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EY51 LNF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY51 LNF, 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 EY51 LNF registered?

EY51 LNF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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