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Y509 PLD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 PLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,399 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,397 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

all 4 suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,092 miles

corrosion on sills

corrosion on underside & suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,217 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,456 miles

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,053 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,590 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion/wear on rear discs

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,590 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion/wear on rear discs

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,539 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,051 miles

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,691 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,360 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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Y509 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y509 PLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y509 PLD registered?

Y509 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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