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Y258 WKL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,733 mi
Last recorded124,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 WKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 124,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/arb mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear small corrosion hole not within 30cm of a ,structural point

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2020 112,844 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 111,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 101,993 miles

Centre exhaust section blowing.

Fair amount of hand brake travel and reading low at 17%.

O/s/f steering rack gaitor loosing fluid.

Fail 10 May 2017 101,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust section blowing.

Fair amount of hand brake travel and reading low at 17%.

O/s/f steering rack gaitor loosing fluid.

Pass 16 May 2016 90,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

Fail 12 May 2016 90,540 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,895 miles

exhaust cat to center box joint has slight blow

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 May 2015 78,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fliud getting low (Advise attention)

exhaust cat to center box joint has slight blow

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2014 67,453 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal transverse brake pipe corroding at n/s/r

Fail 12 May 2014 67,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal transverse brake pipe corroding at n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,884 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 37,636 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 37,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,255 miles

minor cracking in all tyre tread groves

Pass 22 Oct 2005 15,024 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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Y258 WKL 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 Y258 WKL, 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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Y258 WKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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