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Y508 LFG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,017 mi
Last recorded131,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 LFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 131,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 130,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE AT TOP OF PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 127,839 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 127,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding metal to metal (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 121,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 121,214 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 112,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,180 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

offside registration plate lamp cover missing

Fail 20 Sep 2014 98,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

offside registration plate lamp cover missing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,797 miles

note body damage to n/s door +o/s rear

Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front brake discs scored/corroded

note body damage to n/s door +o/s rear

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,919 miles

front brake pads low, slight rust on in side edge of discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,107 miles

n/s/f tyre low at edge

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,055 miles

note o/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2007 52,997 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s rear bumper

Pass 22 Jul 2006 45,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,686 miles

front number plate deteriorating......

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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Y508 LFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y508 LFG, 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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Y508 LFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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