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Y656 WKM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,050 mi
Last recorded85,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 WKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,050 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,236 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,850 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 81,813 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in enige bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

surface corrosion to the front and rear subframes and suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2016 79,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

surface corrosion to the front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,375 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,909 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,896 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear discs corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 15 Jun 2011 62,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,043 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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Y656 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y656 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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