MOT Status
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130,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak thermostat area ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak thermostat area ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
underside components of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle has various sections covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi pipe is starting to corrode
o/s/r behind outer sill is starting to corrode (car has a full length chassis) this is not structural
o/s/r outer sill is starting to corrode (car has a full length chassis) so this is not structural
slight oil leak starting from engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front chassis rails corroded and blown but not holed
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis members (2.4.A.3)
Front both tyres perished
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, both perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis members (2.4.A.3)
Front both tyres perished
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, both perished (4.1.E.1)
Front both tyres cracking between treads
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both sides front chassis members have surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side rear coil spring fratured but still located correctly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Off side front wheel binding slightly.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
both rear brake discs corroding
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF51 YTW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 AF51 YTW, 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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AF51 YTW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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