MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
both sides rear sills are corroded from outer
n/s front abs sensor has been secured using fibreglass
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
both sides rear sills are corroded from outer
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear REAR ARCH CORRODED
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
Engine management warning light stays on
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear disc has some corrosion
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
corrsion on o/s/r/disc
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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Y289 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.
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