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Y558 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 106,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

underbody surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT & REAR ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal O/S/R & N/S/R OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,648 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,474 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,319 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,239 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,280 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,240 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,095 miles

offside front brake binding slightly, rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake binding slightly, rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,799 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 53,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2008 53,637 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear. Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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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Y558 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y558 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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What year was Y558 RAL registered?

Y558 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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