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Y386 USS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,996 mi
Last recorded125,996 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 USS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,996 miles

underside corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 122,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 119,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,153 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,095 miles

battery light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,366 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,366 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 67,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 62,258 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2009 56,206 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 48,893 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2008 48,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 42,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,996 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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Y386 USS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y386 USS, 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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Y386 USS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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