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Y691 OAX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,431 mi
Last recorded43,431 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 OAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,431 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 40,798 miles

SERVICE?..185/60/14 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS VVHSC,,FRONT & RAER SF'S VVVHSC,,,,ALL SUS ARMS VVVVHSC,,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Fail 30 Apr 2019 40,798 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER FLITCH//INNER WING AREAS,, (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SERVICE?..185/60/14 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS VVHSC,,FRONT & RAER SF'S VVVHSC,,,,ALL SUS ARMS VVVVHSC,,,IT IS 18 YR OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,474 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,031 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,031 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,614 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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Y691 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y691 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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Y691 OAX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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