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Y778 VKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 94,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair sleeve on exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Electrical wiring insecure engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension components.

no spare wheel.

Fail 3 May 2023 94,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair sleeve on exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Electrical wiring insecure engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension components.

no spare wheel.

Pass 18 May 2022 85,058 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 85,054 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 79,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 78,938 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding and bottom bush (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding and bottom bush (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,558 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,543 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded All large pipes by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

head lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

head lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front chassis

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

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

head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,804 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,787 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

o/s/f tyre weaqring on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre weaqring on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,533 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front wipers starting to split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,077 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 56,328 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y778 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y778 VKJ, 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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Y778 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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