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Y562 TCD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,374 mi
Last recorded205,374 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 TCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 205,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 204,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 202,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 199,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 197,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 194,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 194,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 193,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 191,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 190,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 190,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 180,271 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 180,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 172,165 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 172,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Lower Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 18 Jun 2011 163,807 miles

Bolt is missing from nearside front headlamp.

Front bumper is damaged.

Front number plate holder is damaged.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door is damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 163,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Bolt is missing from nearside front headlamp.

Front bumper is damaged.

Front number plate holder is damaged.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside door is damaged.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 154,574 miles

advise stone chips on screen outside swept area

Fail 5 Jun 2010 154,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise stone chips on screen outside swept area

Pass 1 Jun 2009 141,543 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 141,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 119,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear wheels dented on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2008 119,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear wheels dented on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2007 102,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,476 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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Y562 TCD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y562 TCD, 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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Y562 TCD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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