MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o.s.r park brake has low effort
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount housing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear park brake has low effort
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coolant leak
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front marker lamp on bumper inoperative (LED's dim)
parking brake only just met efficiency - adjustment reqd. (o/s)
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda value too high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flange on rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front marker lamp on bumper inoperative (LED's dim)
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just met efficiency - adjustment reqd. (o/s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Oil leak
both rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
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)
Oil leak
both rear brake pads getting low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
brake wa\rning light on
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y216 BAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y216 BAW, 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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What year was Y216 BAW registered?
Y216 BAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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