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Y714 ADU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 96,619 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,877 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,647 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,647 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Rear Sills/Arches Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,386 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/F Chassis Corroded Through (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Clamp Loose Exhaust Not Secure (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers Streaky And Split (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both Rear Sills/Arches Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion O/S/F Chassis Corroding (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Surface Corrosion All Round (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 70,910 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,764 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2011 52,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,581 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 37,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,302 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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Y714 ADU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y714 ADU, 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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What year was Y714 ADU registered?

Y714 ADU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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