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Y289 MVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 MVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,453 miles

both sides rear sills are corroded from outer

n/s front abs sensor has been secured using fibreglass

Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both sides rear sills are corroded from outer

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,812 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,636 miles

Offside Rear REAR ARCH CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,151 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECOND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,166 miles

Boot full carpet held down, so no inspection for corrosion.

Engine undercover fitted, think PAS pipes may be corroded, need better investigation.

Middle exhaust , pipe to box cracked around joint.

NSR sill corroding.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 75,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Boot full carpet held down, so no inspection for corrosion.

Engine undercover fitted, think PAS pipes may be corroded, need better investigation.

Middle exhaust , pipe to box cracked around joint.

NSR sill corroding.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,873 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front chassi corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,536 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe nearside rear before brake hose corroded.

front registration plate backing damaged.

near side front pads wearing thin.

nearside door mirror cover adrift.

nearside front wheel slight binding.

offside front pads 70-75% worn

power steering metal pipes corroded.

rear exhaust section at joint corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear disc has some corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,617 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrsion on o/s/r/disc

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,547 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,052 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 45,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,729 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,888 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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Y289 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y289 MVX, 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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What year was Y289 MVX registered?

Y289 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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