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A3 YXO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 121,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 121,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 121,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,607 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,521 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicles components are covered in surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,405 miles

headlamps slightly out of focus

oil leak

rear discs starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads wearing low

headlamps slightly out of focus

oil leak

rear discs starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,112 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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A3 YXO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A3 YXO, 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 A3 YXO registered?

A3 YXO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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