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Y724 BMS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,147 mi
Last recorded95,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 BMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2019 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,634 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded .

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded ans weak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,050 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch

Offside Rear inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis leg inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch

Offside Rear inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 89,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,629 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,376 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,841 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,841 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,248 miles

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,927 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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Y724 BMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y724 BMS, 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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Y724 BMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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