MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
both headlamp lenses becoming dull
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1/ n/s and o/s front chassie rails becoming corroded
2/ slight exhaust blow at center joint
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie rail under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1/ n/s and o/s front chassie rails becoming corroded
2/ slight exhaust blow at center joint
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres at legal limits
both rear tyres wearing low
hand brake travel at limits at time of test
head lamp lenses becoming dull
slight blow on center exhaust section
Front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present
Nearside Front tyre has tread wearing low - Advise replacing with a new tyre.
Offside Rear light lens has some damage present - bulb is red - therefore zero white light showing to the rear
both front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present
offside of chassis has some damage present
both headlights are set low, but within pass paramiters.
near side rear metal brake pipe has some corrosion present by joint with flexible hose.
some damage present to underbody chassis offside.
wiper blade has slight damage but is clearing screen.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlights are set low on position "0" nearside greater than offside - both within pass criteria but advise setting both evenly / correctly.
near side rear of front to rear metal brake pipe has some corrosion present at joint with flexible hose.
offside chassis hasa some damage present.
offside front wiper clears screen but advise replacing as deteriorating.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front disc slightly worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
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Y717 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y717 GNU, 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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Y717 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2001.
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