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Y458 WKN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,521 mi
Last recorded101,521 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 WKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,602 miles

general corrosion offside outer sill

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,350 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lensers slightly deteriated

corrosion to offside outer sill not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rears suspension componats

Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,345 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lensers slightly deteriated

corrosion to offside outer sill not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rears suspension componats

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,858 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 87,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 85,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer join (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 85,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,519 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,542 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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Y458 WKN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y458 WKN, 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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Y458 WKN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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