MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front slight oil leak
both rear discs pitted scored slight
rust under body vehicle
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Heavy corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Chip outside Zone A but within swept area, chip exceeding 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Handbrake high, adjustment required.
Heavy corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Handbrake travel high, adjustment required.
Heavy corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Slight oil leak
Vehicle tested wet
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A but not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside & offside sills badly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside & offside sills badly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside outer sill section corroded
Offside outer sill section corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside and nearside rear outer sill sections are very corroded
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside/offside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside/offside front brake discs corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs showing wear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Rear number plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y516 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 Y516 DDU, 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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Y516 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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