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Y516 KND

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,905 mi
Last recorded147,905 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 KND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 147,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 147,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,577 miles

oil leak

rear springs corroded

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

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

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

full exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r wheels slightly buckled

various corrosion to the vehicle ,suspension braking, steering,axle,subframe etc

Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

full exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r wheels slightly buckled

oil leak

rear springs corroded

various corrosion to the vehicle ,suspension braking, steering,axle,subframe etc

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 122,726 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 115,995 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,254 miles

very rusty front and rear subframes and lower arms

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 98,031 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs pitting / worn

o/s n/s wipers split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,420 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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Y516 KND is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y516 KND, 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 KND is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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