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Y187 BAH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 BAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 87,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S & O/S Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,916 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 85,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,742 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,727 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,511 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,486 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,383 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,077 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,904 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,960 miles

Brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 40,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,019 miles

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

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

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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Y187 BAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 Y187 BAH, 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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Y187 BAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2001.

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