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Y488 AGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 AGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,698 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,438 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,986 miles

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

both outer sills rusty

centre and rear exhaust rusty

engine covers fitted

front and rear subframes rusty

hand brake high

o/s washer weak

o/s/f inner arch rusty

wipers have slight smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 92,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

both outer sills rusty

centre and rear exhaust rusty

engine covers fitted

front and rear subframes rusty

hand brake high

o/s washer weak

o/s/f inner arch rusty

wipers have slight smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,994 miles

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on suspension components

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on suspension components

front inner pads appear low

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,919 miles

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate fadded

stone chips in windscreen

corrosion to suspension compnents

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,919 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension compnents

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear no.plate fadded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,679 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on outer edges of inner face

suspect front pads starting to stick in callipers

Fail 24 Feb 2011 47,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front discs corroded on outer edges of inner face

suspect front pads starting to stick in callipers

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,456 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,970 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 24,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,048 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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Y488 AGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y488 AGC, 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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Y488 AGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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