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Y404 XBT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 XBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,135 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 107,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,629 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,406 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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Y404 XBT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y404 XBT, 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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Y404 XBT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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