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Y681 AJH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 AJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 114,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,686 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded (inside wheel arch)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded (inside wheel arch)

rear suspension corroded.

vehicle fitted with modified suspension(lowered)

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassics surface corrosion /unable to view fully due to undertray fitted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills surface corrosion and have been repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,429 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassics surface corrosion /unable to view fully due to undertray fitted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills surface corrosion and have been repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,080 miles

front tyres worn low

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

repairs to both sides rear outersills

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,910 miles

ref test no 725903044345

Fail 9 Dec 2014 84,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes heavily corroded in places.

oil leaks.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner front arches,front chassis,front,rear suspension,rear subframe,

Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner front arches,front chassis,front,rear suspension,rear subframe,

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,994 miles

Front and rear brake pads seem low

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,994 miles

Front and rear brake pads seem low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,269 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 37,184 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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Y681 AJH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y681 AJH, 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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Y681 AJH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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