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Y602 VSD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 VSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,535 miles

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

Underside Corroded

Various B/Pipes Covered In Grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,000 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,148 miles

rear arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 86,011 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative pump, rack or hoses burst (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 84,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,459 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 210,119 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 210,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,031 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,532 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,616 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall not exposing cords

n/s/r tyre has a cut on side wall not exposing cords

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 41,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y602 VSD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y602 VSD, 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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What year was Y602 VSD registered?

Y602 VSD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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