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Y229 BSH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,464 mi
Last recorded121,464 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 BSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,464 miles

Clutch anti slip missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,130 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,130 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,807 miles

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

Slight corrosion n/s sill

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,187 miles

Slight corrosion n/s outer sill

coil spring corroded Both rear and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,061 miles

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,949 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,656 miles

battery insecure - this item becomes a failure after 01/04/2012

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,417 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,674 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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Y229 BSH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y229 BSH, 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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Y229 BSH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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