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Y191 MAB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion accross floor and subframes front and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,647 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,841 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front and rear suspension corroeded

emmissions very close to limits

exhaust corroded rear wheel arches corroded n,s,r and o,s,r outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 70,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front and rear suspension corroeded

emmissions very close to limits

exhaust corroded rear wheel arches corroded n,s,r and o,s,r outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 58,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,374 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,278 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,151 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,400 miles

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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Y191 MAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y191 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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Y191 MAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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