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Y343 MAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,546 mi
Last recorded124,546 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,010 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

front and n/s/r tyres on 3mm and cracking

front and rear suspensions rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty close to limits

rear sills corroded close to limits

Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,593 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

front and n/s/r tyres on 3mm and cracking

front and rear suspensions rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty close to limits

rear sills corroded close to limits

Pass 21 May 2013 111,287 miles

N/S/R & front tyre close to legal limit & cracking ADVISE REPLACE

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 111,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/R & front tyre close to legal limit & cracking ADVISE REPLACE

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

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

Rear outer sills corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,786 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel damaged

parts under vehicle rusting

rear brakes becoming uneven...all brake discs deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2010 99,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 May 2010 99,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 97,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 97,165 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2008 92,858 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 92,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 82,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,709 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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Y343 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y343 MAE, 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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Y343 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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