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Y607 PBA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 87,035 miles

Undersealed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 85,629 miles

Undersealed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,937 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,999 miles

majority of parts have surface corrosion

various places have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,999 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

majority of parts have surface corrosion

various places have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,177 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

exhaust emissions only just met legal limit

various ball joint rubbers starting to perish

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

brake pedal rubber slight worn

exhaust system corroded throughout

front brake discs slight pitted/corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slight worn

exhaust system corroded throughout

front brake discs slight pitted/corroded

rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

general rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,220 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general rust/corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,051 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general rust/corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,786 miles

general rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,308 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 67,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs have corrosion to back side of discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,696 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,859 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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Y607 PBA 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 Y607 PBA, 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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Y607 PBA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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