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Y366 LHB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 LHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,935 miles

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

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

suspension steering dust covers deteriorating

underside/components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 106,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

suspension steering dust covers deteriorating

underside/components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,020 miles

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

corrosion on underside/components

deterioration in bushes/rubber covers

Fail 27 Jul 2020 101,015 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underside/components

deterioration in bushes/rubber covers

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,547 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,680 miles

Both front tyres are worn at the shoulders.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,708 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre has small splits in the inner side wall.

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

Rear brakes have some imbalance. The O/S front and rear brakes have a slight bind.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,077 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,163 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,743 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 LHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y366 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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