MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
front and rear suspension components corroded
general corrosion to bodywork and uderside
front suspension covered in surface rust
offside and nearsside outer sills corroding not holed
rear tyres getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S rear wheel binding slightly
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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?
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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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