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Y796 RJB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,387 mi
Last recorded174,387 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 RJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 174,387 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 174,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from cat joint to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion to rear underside.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 147,964 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes ,top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion to rear underside.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 147,964 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes ,top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,736 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 141,736 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general surface rust to all of the underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,741 miles

General surface corrosion on all of the chassis

Fail 26 Aug 2017 115,740 miles

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

General surface corrosion on all of the chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2015 154,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 115,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 115,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 114,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 108,993 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 108,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 94,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 May 2010 94,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 May 2009 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,909 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,286 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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Y796 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y796 RJB, 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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Y796 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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