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Y166 KAR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 53,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion effecting front and rear suspension,brakes and front steering components

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,948 miles

front no plate stained

high handbrake travel

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,743 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,353 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside windscreen washer requires re-aiming

Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,174 miles

Damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,450 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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Y166 KAR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y166 KAR, 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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Y166 KAR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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