MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level on min
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both sills at rear starting to corrode,advise repair.
N/S/R tyre cracking around sidewall
corrosion starting in both front chassis rails in wheel arch area
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear sill corroded
Front lower suspension arms and uprights showing signs of corrosion
Hydraulic steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Carbon Monoxide level high in both fast and slow idle tests. See Gas Analysis report.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Carbon Monoxide level high in both fast and slow idle tests. See Gas Analysis report.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering pipes corrouded
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y403 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 Y403 SPX, 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 Y403 SPX registered?
Y403 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.
Is Y403 SPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y403 SPX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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