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Y548 KDP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,918 mi
Last recorded180,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 KDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 180,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower & upper ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower & upper ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 179,907 miles

eng light on

rear brake discs corroded but not to excess

Fail 6 Dec 2016 179,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eng light on

rear brake discs corroded but not to excess

Pass 7 Dec 2015 176,642 miles

both front wheels damage but not to excess

both outer sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Nov 2014 165,619 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 165,615 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and perishing

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 154,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 140,352 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 128,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,430 miles

n/s/f tyre has 2.2mm

n/s/r tyre has 2mm

o/s/f tyre has 2mm

o/s/r tyre has 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,485 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 99,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,647 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn close to limit and has nail in it

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,027 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,015 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 54,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y548 KDP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y548 KDP, 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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Y548 KDP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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