MOT Status
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89,951 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both drive shaft oil seals leaking
under side of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pad incorrectly fitted (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective drop link (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective drop link (5.3.6 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment incorrect locking nut (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment incorrect locking nut fitted (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both drive shaft oil seals leaking
under side of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside components corroded throughout
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
underside components corroded throughout
underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
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Y182 MPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 Y182 MPU, 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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Y182 MPU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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