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Y744 LBO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 LBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,914 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Park brake lever has little reserve of travel

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area naxt to mcpherson (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Park brake lever has little reserve of travel

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,120 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,045 miles

NSR tyre sidewall starting to crack

OSR tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,220 miles

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion underside

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing One (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 75,128 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,035 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,852 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,852 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,062 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 9,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,788 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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Y744 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y744 LBO, 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 Y744 LBO registered?

Y744 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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