MOT Status
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63,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked . (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion on the outer face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear junction block has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it 195/50r15.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/50r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap corroded through marked with yellow chalk . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from nearside rear to offside rear junction block has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it 195/50r15.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/50r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working washer bottle and pump missing (3.5 (a))
Headlamp incorrect colour hid aftermarket light kit fit intensity not in accordance with the requirements (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front brakes binding slightly
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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Y685 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 Y685 OAX, 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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Y685 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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