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Y649 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,460 mi
Last recorded83,460 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside indicator tell tail not flashing

advise alot of surface corrossion on under side of car including over suspension components

advise corossion starting to appear along n\s sill

advise corrosion starting to apear o\s\r wing\arch

parking brake little reserve travel left

Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,405 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside indicator tell tail not flashing

advise alot of surface corrossion on under side of car including over suspension components

advise corossion starting to appear along n\s sill

advise corrosion starting to apear o\s\r wing\arch

parking brake little reserve travel left

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,282 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,282 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,286 miles

Front both front tyres cracking between treads.

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading requires adjustment.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres cracking between treads.

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading requires adjustment.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,378 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately front to rear brake pipe not taking original route (3.6.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s front inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,397 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,396 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,440 miles

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

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

offside rear sill outer has been repaired prior and filled and painted (not holed)

under body components heavily surface corrosion present but serviceable.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,037 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2010 67,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,448 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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Y649 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y649 KFB, 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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Y649 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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