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Y388 YAO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to cat union leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The rear axle diff has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody & suspension components have a build up of surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits PUT A FUEL TREATMENT IN THE TANK (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody & suspension components have a build up of surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER POSSIBLY LEAKING ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,572 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,563 miles

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,864 miles

Under body & suspension components have surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Under body & suspension components have surface rust

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items removed from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,038 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 60,028 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,746 miles

widespread underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in sidewall rear right

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,949 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,276 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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 YAO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YAO, 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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Y388 YAO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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