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Y183 MAB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 99,394 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not visible (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15V Uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15V Uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,338 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,812 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,386 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,817 miles

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

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

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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Y183 MAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y183 MAB, 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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Y183 MAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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