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Y171 EBA

2001 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,313 mi
Last recorded178,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX590,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 EBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,838cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 178,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Rust (1.1.14 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,814 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 167,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 167,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 165,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 162,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 159,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 157,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 157,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 154,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no. plate cracked

surface corrosion to both rear sill areas

Pass 16 Jun 2011 144,398 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 144,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 134,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 131,652 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 129,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 117,891 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 99,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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Y171 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y171 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y171 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX5, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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