MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear General underbody condition corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody condition corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody condition corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cant inspect outer sills due too side skirts
multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cant inspect outer sills due too side skirts
multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to being insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to being insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp missing back box
cant inspect outer sills due to side skirts
multiple areas of corrosion underside of vehicle
SERV?..185/60/14 X 4,,CLUTCH PEDAL NOISEY/SQUEEK,,NSR & OSR UPPER/LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC,,,,VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE HSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS/UNITS ETC,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps NSR & OSR =2=BOTH=ALL (4.7.2 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER FLITCH AREAS (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
SERV?..185/60/14 X 4,,CLUTCH PEDAL NOISEY/SQUEEK,,NSR & OSR UPPER/LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC,,,,VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE HSC TO MULTIPLE AREAS/UNITS ETC,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y181 FCY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 Y181 FCY, 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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Y181 FCY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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