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Y334 LRR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 LRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 98,911 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 98,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 98,020 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,983 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,604 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,604 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded including hangers

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,227 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,360 miles

both front tyres cracking on side wall

front lower shock rubbers splitting

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,360 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking on side wall

front lower shock rubbers splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 56,070 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,924 miles

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 8 Jul 2005 48,073 miles

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

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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Y334 LRR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y334 LRR, 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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Y334 LRR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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