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Y232 KDV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,702 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 95,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,809 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,090 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,081 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 74,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,458 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,458 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,192 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 30,186 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 23 Feb 2006 24,528 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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Y232 KDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y232 KDV, 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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Y232 KDV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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