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Y538 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,605 mi
Last recorded92,605 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 92,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 88,222 miles

advise underneath showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2023 88,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise underneath showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 80,590 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 80,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 77,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,992 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

both front tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2016 69,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,911 miles

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

both front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,908 miles

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

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

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

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

both front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

offside outersill corrode

Pass 9 May 2013 61,441 miles

both front inner arches/chassis rails corroded.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front inner arches/chassis rails corroded.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s front brake pads worn.

Pass 2 May 2012 58,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,028 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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Y538 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y538 RAL, 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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Y538 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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