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Y564 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,476 mi
Last recorded82,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering and suspension components starting to corrode

corrosion starting in places

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,346 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded and slightly leaking

Multiple front and rear suspension arms starting corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2019 58,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.45% (8.2.1.2 (b))

All coil springs slightly corroded

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded and slightly leaking

Multiple front and rear suspension arms starting corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,939 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroding

multiple front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,617 miles

All suspension components starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / wheel arch wall (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,327 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 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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Y564 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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