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Y182 XKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,456 mi
Last recorded59,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 XKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,705 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front chasiss in a rusty condition (6.1.B.2)

front subframe in a rusty condition

rear subframe in a rusty condition

suspension arms all in a rusty condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,305 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,305 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,438 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs in a very poor condition

front chasis sections are in a bad corroed condition

offside rear lower sill section /quater panel section in badly corroed ! not within mot requirement but requires attention

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,245 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in a rusty condition

general car underside in a rusty condition

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe in a poor conditioon

Pass 12 May 2011 48,722 miles

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

car underside in a rusty condition

front brake discs in a rusty condition

nearside sill in a rusty condition

offside sill in a rusty condition

Pass 27 May 2010 46,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,675 miles

rear discs & pads..

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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Y182 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y182 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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