MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust system in poor condition (middle to back)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
general surface corrosion to chassis inc all components
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure delaminated (0.1 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust system in poor condition (middle to back)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
general surface corrosion to chassis inc all components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear nsr osr outer sills have surface corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system in poor condition but not blowing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All fittings and hard pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All Suspension arm attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Suspension arm pins & bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All front bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All front bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear suspension components quite corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear suspension components quite corroded
Slight corrosion on rear exposed brake pipes
Slight corrosion on sills and chassis at rear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Slight corrosion on rear exposed brake pipes
Slight corrosion on sills and chassis at rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
front tyres worn
offside rear tyre worn
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
front tyres worn
offside rear tyre worn
nearside front brake slower to work
offside rear tyre worn
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wipers split
oil level low
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Y256 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 Y256 DLJ, 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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Y256 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.
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