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Y466 LBF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 117,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle components slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 May 2018 117,835 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle components slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 May 2017 113,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 113,316 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 May 2016 107,718 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,718 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 102,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,402 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 85,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,425 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,424 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 79,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 64,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rattling

little reserve travel left on park brake

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 May 2007 50,265 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,800 miles

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

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

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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Y466 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 Y466 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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Y466 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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