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96,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
accident damage to offside rear
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear outer sill surface corrosion
slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
accident damage to offside rear
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear outer sill surface corrosion
slight fluctuation to nearside rear brake
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chassis and sills corroded and patched
suspension corroded and bushes cracking
wipers slightly smearing
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
After market suspension kit fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Outer sill area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
After market suspension kit fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Outer sill area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front valve stems deteriorated
front both side upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
o/s/f floor area corroded
o/s/r tyre 20 years old
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front valve stems deteriorated
front both side upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
o/s/f floor area corroded
o/s/r tyre 20 years old
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
engine boiled on test
offside outer sill corroded
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion structure,suspension and suspension mountings
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine boiled on test
offside outer sill corroded
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion structure,suspension and suspension mountings
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside outer sill corroded
significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges
slight play offside front wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside outer sill corroded
significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges
slight play offside front wheel bearing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front inner wing/chassis corroded
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
slight play offside front wheel bearing
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front inner wing/chassis corroded
nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
slight play offside front wheel bearing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to rear
front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked
heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components
nearside and offside front chassis corroded
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to rear
front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked
heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components
nearside and offside front chassis corroded
heavy surface corrosion suspension components
nearside and offside front chassis corroded
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front no. plate cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y633 MBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 Y633 MBU, 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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Y633 MBU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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