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Y377 LHB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 LHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner bay hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower o/s and n/s upper arms near limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

n/s/r sill covered in underseal

o/s/r sill corrosion starting

possible brake fluid leak n/s/r brake caliper not leaking under pressure area wet with water

Fail 29 Jan 2019 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded front of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower o/s and n/s upper arms near limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

n/s/r sill covered in underseal

o/s/r sill corrosion starting

possible brake fluid leak n/s/r brake caliper not leaking under pressure area wet with water

wear n/s/f of steering

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,968 miles

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corrosion on all suspention and steering components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

general corrosion on all suspention and steering components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,582 miles

n/s/f brake (backplate) corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,582 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake (backplate) corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,470 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,178 miles

handbrake lever is near the end of its travel

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,848 miles

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

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

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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Y377 LHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y377 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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Y377 LHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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