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Y475 LBF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 94,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 93,473 miles

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

general underbody/component corrosion

o/s/r sill corroded through.

Fail 12 May 2022 93,473 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

general underbody/component corrosion

o/s/r sill corroded through.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,312 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,713 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,026 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 77,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,024 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 64,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,537 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 59,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,581 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,854 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,978 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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Y475 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y475 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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Y475 LBF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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