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Y52 PAP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 PAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,552 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,384 miles

Underside has surface

Fail 13 Oct 2021 85,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Underside has surface

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

underside has surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,057 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,789 miles

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

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

Corrosion on N/S outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,241 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 62,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,776 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 54,775 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,640 miles

both number plates marked

nail in tyre

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

stickers in winscreen

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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Y52 PAP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y52 PAP, 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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Y52 PAP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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