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Y564 OAX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 OAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edges

marks on screen

Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edges

marks on screen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,173 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,733 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion & wear on rear brake discs

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s sills

wipers split on ends

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,733 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion & wear on rear brake discs

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s sills

wipers split on ends

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,829 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around rear suspension area

corrosion on front & rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s/r outer brake disc face & pitting

corrosion on steering pipes

engine under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 20,818 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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Y564 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y564 OAX, 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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Y564 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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