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Y79 VKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,142 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,242 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GENERALLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 89,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GENERALLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,088 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,897 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

TOP & BOTTOM REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NS VERY LOW EFFORT OS NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

TOP & BOTTOM REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 88,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint poor (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 85,745 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint poor (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,367 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded .

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension arms corroded .

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,665 miles

front and rear suspension parts rusty

pas pipes rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

front and rear suspension parts rusty

pas pipes rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,170 miles

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

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

battery flat

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

noise from wiper blades

power steering pipes at rack rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2012 81,170 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

battery flat

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

noise from wiper blades

power steering pipes at rack rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,453 miles

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

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

abs loom bracket insecure o/s front

corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

power steering pipes out of power rack very rusty

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2011 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

abs loom bracket insecure o/s front

corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

power steering pipes out of power rack very rusty

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,826 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,826 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs worn

dent in n/s front wing and scratch o/s front wing

front and rear suspension lower pans very rusty

front suspension parts rusty

noise from rear brakes

possible n/s front brake pads low

rear suspension parts very rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2009 74,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

o/s head lamp plug melted at block

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

front and rear suspension parts very rusty

o/s head lamp plug melted at block

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2008 69,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 59,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 53,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,014 miles

near side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

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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Y79 VKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 Y79 VKE, 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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Y79 VKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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