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Y433 BFV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 BFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,582 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,972 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 89,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,741 miles

tail pipe missing on exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,586 miles

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

front brakes slaihtly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,968 miles

advise repairs to offside sill--corrosion evident.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise repairs to offside sill--corrosion evident.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,228 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,228 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 77,887 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,280 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing///////long parking brake travel

Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing///////long parking brake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,843 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,178 miles

park lamp on

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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Y433 BFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 Y433 BFV, 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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Y433 BFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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