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Y723 LDW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 LDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front chassis rail corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 115,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front chassis rail corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,480 miles

Both outer sills corroded, front and rear.

Nearside front 185/60 x 14 tyre worn both edges

Fail 20 Jul 2022 108,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union, marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Both outer sills corroded, front and rear.

Nearside front 185/60 x 14 tyre worn both edges

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern. Lens clouded.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,532 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 95,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion at outer sills

Fail 9 May 2018 81,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion at outer sills

Pass 25 May 2017 74,673 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slight corroded

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 66,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2013 44,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,302 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 35,482 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges 185/60/14

Pass 18 May 2010 32,729 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 14 May 2009 30,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,482 miles

engine and transmission undertrays fitted. unable to inspect all testable items fully.

Pass 1 Jun 2005 14,987 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 LDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 LDW, 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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Y723 LDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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