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Y422 WSW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 WSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 3-way (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3-way to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

suspect body filler to both outer sills at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion front and rear suspension arms

corrosion to all suspension arms front and rear

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,078 miles

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

all suspension arms corroded and coated in hammerite

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

corrosion all suspension arms also coated in hammerite

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,283 miles

Power steering pipes showing signs of rust

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,694 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,976 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,055 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,434 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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Y422 WSW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y422 WSW, 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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Y422 WSW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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