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Y72 UYS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 UYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 75,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

all four wheel hubs are very corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

sub frames and all other suspension parts now covered in under seal.

Fail 15 May 2017 75,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all the floor front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both near side and off side (2.2.C.1d)

all four wheel hubs are very corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 73,302 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 May 2015 68,635 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 66,753 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

nsf windscreen scratch marks

osr wheel arch corrosion

tailgate corrosion

underside coated in anti corrosion product

Fail 12 May 2014 66,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

nsf windscreen scratch marks

osr wheel arch corrosion

tailgate corrosion

underside coated in anti corrosion product

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,797 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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Y72 UYS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y72 UYS, 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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Y72 UYS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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