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Y446 KRX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,764 mi
Last recorded115,764 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 KRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,764 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,796 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,785 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 101,783 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 101,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both outer sills showing corrosion

eml lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,002 miles

engine management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 95,002 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around antiroll bar mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around body mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,497 miles

engine management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,600 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,600 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,099 miles

small cut in the n/s/f tyre wall.

some scuff marks in the n/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

small cut in the n/s/f tyre wall.

some scuff marks in the n/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads worn to 4 mm.

car roof locking catch not locking firmly,done.

slight binding on,of the o/s/f brake.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,508 miles

brake pads worn to 4 mm.

car roof locking catch not locking firmly,done.

slight binding on,of the o/s/f brake.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,543 miles

front pads worn to 6 mm,rear pads worn to 4 mm.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front pads worn to 6 mm,rear pads worn to 4 mm.

Pass 14 May 2009 57,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 50,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 50,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 44,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 372,620 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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Y446 KRX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y446 KRX, 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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Y446 KRX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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