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Y199 PWC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,708 mi
Last recorded114,708 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 PWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,669 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessively

Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,340 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 105,693 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,690 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,602 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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Y199 PWC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y199 PWC, 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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Y199 PWC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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