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Y512 PLD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 PLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not gone through

Fail 25 Jul 2019 95,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not gone through

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pads low

ns front wheel slight seize

rear pads low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pads low

ns front wheel slight seize

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,371 miles

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

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

engine under guards fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,539 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outterdoor sill rear (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,536 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outterdoor sill rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,035 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,121 miles

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2013 600,828 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces badly worn and corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear brake disc inner faces badly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,529 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

front pads close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes close to limit

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,528 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

front pads close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on egdes close to limit

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,042 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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Y512 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y512 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.

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Y512 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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