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B16 LAS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 172,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 171,972 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 164,985 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 164,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 164,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 154,422 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 154,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 143,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 143,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 124,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,892 miles

both rear brake disks showing surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,892 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake disks showing surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,859 miles

engine water pipe to bulkhead perished during emissions test lost water

o/s/f bumper corner inner support bracket insecure

rear brake disks showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 92,289 miles

oil leak from rear of engine (grank seal)

rear brake discs rusting

steering wheel cover not a good fit

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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B16 LAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B16 LAS, 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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B16 LAS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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