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Y633 PLA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 PLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,854 miles

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2019 143,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak + low engine oil level ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 131,523 miles

Oil leak + low engine oil level ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,939 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,300 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,572 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,953 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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Y633 PLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLA, 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 PLA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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