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Y808 DDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 DDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 104,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,381 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly rusty (across rear subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Wing / sill area rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,515 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion it appears a crack may be forming in the sill and may require attention (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 89,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened not attached at top (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion it appears a crack may be forming in the sill and may require attention (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,165 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section flange rusted away (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box flange rusted away (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,419 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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 76,419 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,491 miles

exhaust corroded mountain bracket rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,899 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty and worn and pads on limit

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,884 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,082 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges n/s front on legal limit

rear brake pads low and o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,582 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge low on tread

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,119 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty and inner pads low

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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Y808 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y808 DDU, 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 Y808 DDU registered?

Y808 DDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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