MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamps getting deteriorated
both outer sills getting corroded
mil light on
vehicles suspension (front and rear) heavily corroded in areas
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (both outer bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both headlamps getting deteriorated
both outer sills getting corroded
mil light on
vehicles suspension (front and rear) heavily corroded in areas
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Front brake discs rusty on inner edges
both outer sills corroded
vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas
vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake discs rusty on inner edges
both outer sills corroded
vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas
vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid level low
front & rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush insecure (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush missing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
front & rear brake pads low
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front tyre cracking between treads
undershields fitted to vehicle
underside undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
osf brake binding slightly
under side of vehicle coroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y488 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 DDU, 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 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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