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Y793 LBO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 LBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Nearside rear registration plate lamp loose in mounting

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,461 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear coil over spring loose when jacked up

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,858 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Slight engine misfire

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Slight engine misfire

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,658 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,267 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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Y793 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y793 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 Y793 LBO registered?

Y793 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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