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Y611 XCS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 XCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,398 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,033 miles

Outer sills and rear wheel arches rusting.

Power steering pipes rusting.

Slight splitting of steering rack gaiters.

Some play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Vehicleu nderside thick with waxoyl, so search for corrosion awkward.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Outer sills and rear wheel arches rusting.

Power steering pipes rusting.

Slight splitting of steering rack gaiters.

Some play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Vehicleu nderside thick with waxoyl, so search for corrosion awkward.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,488 miles

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

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

underside of car showing signs of rust

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

underside of car showing signs of rust

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,730 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,052 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,142 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 42,142 miles

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

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

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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Y611 XCS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y611 XCS, 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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Y611 XCS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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