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Y366 KSF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 KSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 88,200 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,287 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,138 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to under vehicle components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded plus greased

o/s/f wheel binding

pads low

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,698 miles

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

Front wheels slightly sticking

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,748 miles

all front and rear upper and lower wishbones corroded

o/s/r upper wishbone corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,748 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front blue (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower wishbone bushes holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear upper and lower wishbones corroded

o/s/r upper wishbone corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing all joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,745 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,975 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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Y366 KSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 Y366 KSF, 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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Y366 KSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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