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Y388 MAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,379 miles

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Fail 17 Oct 2022 105,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,129 miles

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

Exhaust noisy hits rear axle but not insecure (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to whole underbody

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,126 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy hits rear axle but not insecure (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to whole underbody

Pass 13 May 2020 96,622 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 96,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,289 miles

Front brake has a slight inbalance to off side

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,205 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,994 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,654 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,654 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,051 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,862 miles

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

corroded exhaust rear to center joint.not blowing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,109 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S rear tyre starting to wear on far inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,054 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,761 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 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y388 MAE, 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 MAE registered?

Y388 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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