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Y622 FOD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

228,230 mi
Last recorded228,230 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 FOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 228,230 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping oil slightly

corrosion both front inner wings,underbody & offside outer sill

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Apr 2019 228,230 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers weeping oil slightly

corrosion both front inner wings,underbody & offside outer sill

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Apr 2018 206,640 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light lens cracked.

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 206,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light lens cracked.

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 191,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear window insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 191,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear window insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2016 171,061 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 171,061 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 163,003 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,224 miles

E.M.L on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 161,224 miles

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

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

E.M.L on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 152,325 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades noisey in operation

Fail 11 Apr 2013 152,225 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

handbrake travel high

wiper blades noisey in operation

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,280 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel high

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 138,601 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel high

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,159 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,488 miles

engine light on

front number plate starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel slightly high

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Apr 2009 95,913 miles

Nearside Front 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)

engine light on

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel high

offside front wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Apr 2008 86,528 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,724 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers just starting to smear

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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Y622 FOD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y622 FOD, 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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Y622 FOD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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