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Y357 MAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,602 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,715 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on front wishbones and rear wishbones , front and rear suspension componants . inner sills , chassie

Fail 28 Oct 2022 71,713 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on front wishbones and rear wishbones , front and rear suspension componants . inner sills , chassie

eml light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,938 miles

lots of corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lots of corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,865 miles

corrosion underside eg, front suspension, o/s/r sill

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,274 miles

corrosion sill areas n/side . sill corroded and holed outer skin o/s/rear, and centre sill area, corrosion on underside and suspension

Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion sill areas n/side . sill corroded and holed outer skin o/s/rear, and centre sill area, corrosion on underside and suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,217 miles

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

Offside rear corrosion on sill area and centre of sill area

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,563 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,744 miles

all four brake disc's pitted

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in tread

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,214 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORROADED

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

REAR DISCS CORROADED

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON OUTER EDGES (185/60/14)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,428 miles

Offside Front 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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Y357 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y357 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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Y357 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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