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Y254 GAU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,207 mi
Last recorded108,207 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,207 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 101,777 miles

Emissions not tested blow centre to rear (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corroded

eml on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,394 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 100,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,458 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,458 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,729 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,729 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,613 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,123 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 80,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,682 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,705 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,872 miles

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)

exhaust rusty

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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Y254 GAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y254 GAU, 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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Y254 GAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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