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Y425 BDS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,019 mi
Last recorded87,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 BDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of corrosion of chassis and repairs

condition of exhaust system

Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,290 miles

both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,470 miles

Underside of vehicle coated with Underseal obscuring items

Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle coated with Underseal obscuring items

Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,237 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arms heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f + n/s/f upper suspension arms heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r + n/s/r upper & lower suspension arms heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r + n/s/r upper hub bushes ( rose bushes ) - perished and split / worn

o/s/r Outer sill + Wheel arch areas corroded and weakened

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust corroded centre section blown (7.1.2)

Front both tyres perished 185/60/14

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 62,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,638 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,015 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 61,013 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,972 miles

SLIGHT oil leak at sump

both rear brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,163 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,690 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,653 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,376 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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Y425 BDS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y425 BDS, 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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Y425 BDS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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