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Y174 KAV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,688 mi
Last recorded138,688 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 KAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,688 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 128,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 118,817 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Rear BRAKE PADS DETERIORATED / CRUMBLING

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,732 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,642 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,585 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,701 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres stepped on inside(advise replacement)

small cut to n/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls but not to cord.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres stepped on inside(advise replacement)

small cut to n/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls but not to cord.

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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Y174 KAV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y174 KAV, 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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Y174 KAV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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