MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis rails corroded. Undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. Repair patch not seam welded. (stitch welded and coated with filler. Patch corroded and filler coming away revealing poor repair. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis rails corroded. Undertray fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s and o/s sills showing signes of corrosion and repairs covered in underseal
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front chassis leg corroded but not to excess(inner wheel arch)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all wishbones front rear slight corrosion ?????
both front tyres worn on edge close to wear limit ???
n/s rear wheelarch corrosion ???
under body corrosion ??????
Both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm
Coil springs complete
Corrosion underside to some components (power steering pipes,exhaust etc)
Handbrake travel high and is close to limit
Offside front seat belt buckle release button feels worn
Offside outer sill corroded at rear
Rear brake discs pitted and pads worn low
Suspect oil leak unable asses fully
Suspension component bushes worn
Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat and heavily greased but some are corroded where visible
Under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully
Coil springs complete
#BRAKE SERVICE#
All brake pads wearing low and discs slightly pitted and worn
Both rear tyres on legal limits 1.6mm
Corrosion underside to some components (power steering pipes,exhaust system etc)
Handbrake travel high and close to limit
Most suspension component bushes worn slightly
O/s/f seat belt buckle release button feels worn
Rear brakes slight bind
Suspect oil leak around engine area unable asses fully
Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat and heavily greased but some are corroded where visible
Under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully
Wipers slightly worn
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
#BRAKE SERVICE#
All brake pads wearing low and discs slightly pitted and worn
Both rear tyres on legal limits 1.6mm
Coil springs complete
Corrosion underside to some components (power steering pipes,exhaust system etc)
Handbrake travel high and close to limit
Most suspension component bushes worn slightly
O/s/f seat belt buckle release button feels worn
Rear brakes slight bind
Suspect oil leak around engine area unable asses fully
Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat and heavily greased but some are corroded where visible
Under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully
Wipers slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
SLIGHT BIND N/S REAR BRAKE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Y431 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 Y431 LBF, 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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Y431 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2001.
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