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Y246 XSS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 XSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake binding when hot? disc blue

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PAS leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,938 miles

General corrosion over chassis & subframes/arms etc

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,252 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRE WALLS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

SURFACE CORROSION AT BRAKE DISCS(LACK OF USE).

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,067 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED.

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 BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT FOOT AND HANDBRAKE.

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,615 miles

FLAT SPOTS AT BOTH FRONT TYRES(LACK OF USE).

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY(LACK OF USE).

REAR TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT.

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS(LACK OF USE).

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,067 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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Y246 XSS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y246 XSS, 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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Y246 XSS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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