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Y493 SDD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 SDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 68,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,772 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre/rear exhaust sections have some corrosion

n/s outer sill has some surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 67,723 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion/deteriortion

n/s/r outer sill has some surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 67,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion/deteriortion

n/s/r outer sill has some surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 66,936 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,965 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,927 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 18 Apr 2009 47,927 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,729 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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Y493 SDD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y493 SDD, 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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Y493 SDD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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