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A15 UMB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 63,537 miles

corrosion becoming evident on under body components and sub frame

rear outer sill s have been poorly repaired but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

steel wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2021 62,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,422 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 17 May 2016 60,079 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,762 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,265 miles

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

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

advise airbag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,809 miles

W/wipers torn. N/s/f tyre wearing close to limit.Centre exhaust mounting showing signs of weakness.

Pass 21 May 2009 55,293 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 55,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,600 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,086 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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A15 UMB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A15 UMB, 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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A15 UMB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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