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Y532 KGU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,360 mi
Last recorded114,360 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 KGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded but not effecting structure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 111,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,175 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

under trays fitted some components not visable.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

under trays fitted some components not visable.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,746 miles

both front chassis legs corroded on inner wings

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,740 miles

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

both front chassis legs corroded on inner wings

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,027 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,191 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,526 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

found during emission test co% un-stable and just met requirments after carrying out forte treatments to vehicle.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 52,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,632 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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Y532 KGU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y532 KGU, 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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Y532 KGU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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