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Y388 KHD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 KHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 96,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,826 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 75,164 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 16 May 2018 56,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexible hose union joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake hose joint slightly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,927 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexible hose union joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake hose joint slightly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,202 miles

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,597 miles

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 2 May 2014 52,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,450 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 51,017 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,785 miles

slight cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,205 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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Y388 KHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y388 KHD, 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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What year was Y388 KHD registered?

Y388 KHD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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