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Y636 CDA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 CDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing/cracking and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing/cracking and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,582 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2018 88,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,868 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/ chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,942 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,942 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,468 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre

suspension rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,453 miles

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

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

** rear brake discs very rusty on inner braking surfaces **

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,881 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,059 miles

Pedal rubbers worn.

Rear discs inner face lipped and pitted.

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,518 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,435 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 23,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,930 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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Y636 CDA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y636 CDA, 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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Y636 CDA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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