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Y592 SOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,840 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 140,840 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,578 miles

eml light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 124,576 miles

EML warning on

Fail 13 Oct 2012 124,576 miles

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

EML warning on

fan belts loose [now adjusted]

Pass 22 Sep 2011 118,072 miles

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

eml light on

o/s/front fog lamp glass smashed

sat nav removed from screen to check crack

Fail 21 Sep 2011 118,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

o/s/front fog lamp glass smashed

rear discs coroded and pads low

sat nav removed from screen to check crack

Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,189 miles

sat nav mounted on screen in drivers view(removed)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 108,189 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

sat nav mounted on screen in drivers view(removed)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 8 Oct 2009 97,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly worn but clean windscreen

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Oct 2008 89,468 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 83,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,523 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 72,523 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Two stone chips outside swept area on windscreen

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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Y592 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y592 SOR, 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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Y592 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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