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Y54 BBC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 BBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,068 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 92,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,280 miles

Both rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 66,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 66,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 57,513 miles

Cambelt due if not yet done

Emissions limits only just met, suspect catalytic converter.

Front brake discs are worn/corroded on inner face, pads 5000miles-ish?

Handbrake requires adjusting

Small chunk from OS front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 May 2008 51,070 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 51,070 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 49,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y54 BBC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 Y54 BBC, 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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Y54 BBC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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