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Y332 BDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

89,924 mi
Last recorded89,924 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 BDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,924 miles

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

sills on limit of corrosions

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,557 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,558 miles

Surface corrosion on sill

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,856 miles

Rear lamp slight damage

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,856 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear lamp slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded+rear axle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 83,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear foot brake has just met requirements for test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 83,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under anti roll bar mounting braket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under anti roll bar mounting braket (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (2.4.G.1)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2017 78,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 72,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 72,442 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 72,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 66,136 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 66,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight blow in exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,009 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,268 miles

rear exhaust joint to box showing corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust joint to box showing corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,731 miles

engine is rattling

Fail 16 Sep 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ENGINE KNOCKING

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,513 miles

EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED* REAR BRAKEDISCS WORN* FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED, BUT APPEAR OK* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN DAMAGE*

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* FRONT BRAKEDISCS WORN AND RUSTED* UNDERBODY ANDCOMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED IN GENERAL- INC;FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES, WISHBONES,ETC, FLOORS, INNER ANDOUTER SILLS, ETC*

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,565 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,565 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,556 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,682 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 33,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front brake discs starting to pit on inner faces

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge †195/50/15 VR

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm †195/50/15 VR

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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Y332 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 Y332 BDU, 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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Y332 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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