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A7 TSS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,085 mi
Last recorded47,085 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 47,085 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and lower deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 45,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 45,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 40,051 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 40,046 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,554 miles

car underside thick with fresh underseal

Pass 30 May 2018 31,544 miles

Underside and brake pipes coated in sealer unable to check condition

Pass 18 May 2017 31,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 31,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,113 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 28,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,488 miles

Both front tyres have small cuts to sidewalls

Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

OSF NSF and OSR tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,014 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,422 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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A7 TSS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 TSS, 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 A7 TSS registered?

A7 TSS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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