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Y488 DDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,334 mi
Last recorded105,334 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 DDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,334 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,842 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner edges

both outer sills corroded

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,750 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,740 miles

brake fluid level low

front & rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,709 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,702 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,333 miles

Front tyre cracking between treads

undershields fitted to vehicle

underside undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,332 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,729 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,884 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 64,667 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 21,681 miles

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)

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 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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