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YH51 FDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,178 mi
Last recorded59,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,394 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 48,551 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 33,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 33,717 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,515 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 15,599 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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YH51 FDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH51 FDV, 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 YH51 FDV registered?

YH51 FDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YH51 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 FDV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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