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A13 MXV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

254,901 mi
Last recorded254,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 254,901 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear various corrosions underbody

Fail 21 Jan 2021 254,901 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear various corrosions underbody

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 250,001 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear various corrosions underbody

Fail 29 Jul 2019 250,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear various corrosions underbody

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 249,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 249,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam SIDE LIGHT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam SIDE LIGHT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached NOT SUPPORTED (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 244,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2016 244,808 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 244,808 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 237,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 112,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 106,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 101,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 94,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,116 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,988 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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A13 MXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A13 MXV, 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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A13 MXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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