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Y387 RRV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,819 mi
Last recorded149,819 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 RRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete chassis box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete chassis box section, inner & outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside not working. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases appears to be from front join. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front appears that brake back plate fouling brake disc, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower wing panel heavily corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper outer wheel arch heavily corroded.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

eml light on.

Fail 29 Oct 2022 149,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill on edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort is low and lazy effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills front and rear suspension components and inner rear wheel arches and outer will arches

Fail 5 Jul 2022 149,787 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail also rubbing tyre on lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded near excessive

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 5 Jul 2021 139,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle poor both ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps discoloured/poor output

idle erratic

inlet + suspension modified

management light on

n/s handbrake poor,o/s/f bind,brakes corroded/imbalanced

n/s/f bellypan insecure/fouling rack boot

underbody areas/components corroded,o/s/r outer sill rotten/holed

Fail 1 Jul 2021 139,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ rotten front flange + assorted exhaust joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high intensity bulbs fitted to reflector headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle poor both ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps discoloured/poor output

idle erratic

inlet + suspension modified

management light on

n/s handbrake poor,o/s/f bind,brakes corroded/imbalanced

n/s/f bellypan insecure/fouling rack boot

underbody areas/components corroded,o/s/r outer sill rotten/holed

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 132,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,036 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills at rear corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps poor

front and rear brake pads 3/4 worn

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,544 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps poor

front and rear brake pads 3/4 worn

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,065 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake calipes sticky

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,242 miles

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,773 miles

rear brake discs carroded on edges

rear brake pads low

slight play in o/s/r lower arm rear bush

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,425 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs slighty rusty on inner face

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,047 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y387 RRV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y387 RRV, 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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Y387 RRV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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