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YV51 OUS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,080 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,027 miles

Advise centre rear brake pipe corroded

Advise o/s/f tyre inner tread scrubbed

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 75,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 68,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 59,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake requ adjusting

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,244 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 OUS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUS, 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 YV51 OUS registered?

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

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