MOT Status
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156,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Y231 XHH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y231 XHH, 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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Y231 XHH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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