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Y656 DRB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 93,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 93,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured ONE SIDE MISSING ON THE BOTTOM ARM (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 93,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTTOM BOLT HAS NO LOCKING DEVICE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,901 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,901 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,162 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,517 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,886 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,225 miles

front number plate distorted.

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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Y656 DRB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y656 DRB, 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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Y656 DRB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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