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Y723 LCF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,563 mi
Last recorded42,563 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroded no perforation at present

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,509 miles

both rear seals corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer body sills corroded, no perforation at present

Fail 22 Mar 2022 42,491 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer body sills corroded, no perforation at present

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5 to 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion both outer body seals within prescribed area

slight play osf drop link

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5 to 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion both outer body seals within prescribed area

slight play osf drop link

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,417 miles

corrosion both outer body seals

Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,417 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion both outer body seals

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,139 miles

both outer body sills have heavy surface corrosion within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,896 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

some corrosion on body sills

Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,896 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

slight corrosion on rear discs

some corrosion on body sills

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,006 miles

some corroshion front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,848 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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Y723 LCF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y723 LCF, 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 Y723 LCF registered?

Y723 LCF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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