BF51 YPH

2001 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1840 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 August 2017
Last recorded mileage
32,326 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Mazda has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 32,326 miles. The vehicle has been off the road since 2017, with no valid MOT and a 25-year-old vehicle presents significant unknown risks.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,966 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has been off the road since 2017.

Things to check

  • Six test failures recorded across 2001–2017, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
  • Twelve recurring advisories for suspension and tyres, showing a pattern of wear and neglect.
  • The vehicle has been off the road since 2017, with no valid MOT and a 25-year-old vehicle.
  • Brake system failures and advisories are a recurring theme, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
  • The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good safety features for its age.
  • The vehicle has been consistently registered and maintained, with no gaps in its MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 32,326 mi PASSApr 2007: 39,541 mi PASSJun 2008: 48,301 mi PASSJun 2009: 57,536 mi PASSJun 2010: 65,942 mi PASSMay 2011: 72,074 mi FAILMay 2011: 72,099 mi PASSJul 2012: 76,831 mi FAILJul 2012: 76,831 mi PASSJul 2013: 88,425 mi FAILJul 2013: 88,425 mi PASSAug 2014: 103,707 mi FAILAug 2014: 103,707 mi PASSJul 2015: 105,932 mi FAILJul 2015: 105,932 mi PASSJul 2016: 108,513 mi FAILJul 2016: 108,519 mi PASS109k70k32kApr 2006Jul 2016

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 32,326 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 39,541 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 48,301 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Jun 2009 PASS 57,536 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2010 PASS 65,942 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2011 FAIL 72,074 mi
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
May 2011 PASS 72,099 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 76,831 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED various lights on on dash
Jul 2012 PASS 76,831 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 88,425 mi
PRS Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Jul 2013 PASS 88,425 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 103,707 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED brake fluid level low
Aug 2014 PASS 103,707 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 105,932 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 105,932 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2016 FAIL 108,513 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 108,519 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF51 YPH, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.