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Y501 ATR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 115,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,302 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS ETC

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

HEAVY CORROSION TO SUPENSION COMPONATS!!!!!!!!

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,623 miles

BOLT MISSING ON TOP STEADY BAR

BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR LOWER BUSHES WORN BOTH SIDES

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2012 109,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOLT MISSING ON TOP STEADY BAR

BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR LOWER BUSHES WORN BOTH SIDES

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2011 107,638 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

general corrosion to bodywork and uderside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,896 miles

front suspension covered in surface rust

offside and nearsside outer sills corroding not holed

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,969 miles

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

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

O/S rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2008 93,068 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,068 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 86,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,391 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly

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

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

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)

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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Y501 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y501 ATR, 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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What year was Y501 ATR registered?

Y501 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y501 ATR safe to buy?

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