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YV51 OLB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,610 miles

Rear both sills corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 57,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,142 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,372 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,348 miles

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

both off side and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not holed

Offside Front sill corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front sill corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill front and rear not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 51,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill front and rear not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,322 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Meets mot requirement as it is just over 1.6mm however the outer edge is on the second layer this tyre should be changed asap. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 48,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Meets mot requirement as it is just over 1.6mm however the outer edge is on the second layer this tyre should be changed asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,852 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,163 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 26,085 miles

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

O/S rear tyre worn to 3mm

front brake pads worn

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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YV51 OLB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YV51 OLB, 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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YV51 OLB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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