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Y585 LMJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,780 mi
Last recorded108,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,780 miles

All suspension components corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,514 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR OF SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Several small chips to windscreen.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,200 miles

under car and suspension ruaty

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under car and suspension ruaty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,466 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,850 miles

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

corrosion in door seal N/S/R

front number plate damaged

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 94,830 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion in door seal N/S/R

front number plate damaged

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,019 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked but still okay

general surface corrosion to all suspension

power steering pipes to rack corroded but not leaking

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,019 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked but still okay

general surface corrosion to all suspension

power steering pipes to rack corroded but not leaking

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,236 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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Y585 LMJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y585 LMJ, 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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Y585 LMJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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