MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension & steering ball joint dust covers perishing
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
RECALL NOTICE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All suspension & steering ball joint dust covers perishing
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
RECALL NOTICE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FLOORS, CHASSIS & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
CHASSIS, FLOORS & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
RECALL NOTICE
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, FLOORS & CHASSIS CORRODING
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis, floors, sub-frames & suspension components corroding
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Outstanding recall notice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sills, chassis & suspension components in poor corroded condition.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE
All suspension arms in very poor corroded condition.
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front & rear sub-frames, chassis & floors corroding
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front chassis, sills, sub-frames & all suspension arms corroding.
RECALL NOTICE OUTSTANDING Refer to main dealership
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front chassis, sills, sub-frames & all suspension arms corroding.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
RECALL NOTICE OUTSTANDING Refer to main dealership
chassis various places front to back is corroding
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing
offside rear tyre valve perishing
suspension and braking components corroding
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chassis various places front to back is corroding
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing
offside rear tyre valve perishing
suspension and braking components corroding
slight underbody corrsion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight underbody corrsion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
underside of vehicle is rusty,both front and rear anti roll bars are heavily corroded as are rear suspension arms
underside of vehicle is rusty,both front and rear anti roll bars are heavily corroded as are rear suspension arms
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust catalyst is slow to react
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust catalyst is slow to react
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s headlamp has weak beam pattern
o/s outer sill has some corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s headlamp has weak beam pattern
o/s outer sill has some corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
note nail in right hand rear tyre tred
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
note nail in right hand rear tyre tred
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Y639 LDY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 Y639 LDY, 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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Y639 LDY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2001.
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