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Y598 ATR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 104,185 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 104,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm @ centre of tread. 195/60R14 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm @ centre of tread. 195/60R14 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,298 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm @ centre of tread. 195/60R14 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm @ centre of tread. 195/60R14 86H. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,193 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,613 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

d/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder .

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

d/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder .

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,964 miles

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

all rear suspension components slight surface corrosion . (typical mazda )

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/front chassis rusting badly

Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,611 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/front chassis rusting badly

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,550 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,626 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,584 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn,front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,181 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,258 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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Y598 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y598 ATR, 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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Y598 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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