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Y431 LBF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,485 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,144 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 114,142 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,163 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,440 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,381 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,140 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,282 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,331 miles

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 ??????

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 93,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,814 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,315 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 75,315 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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