MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside corroded
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
battery light on
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y386 USS safe to buy?
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