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Y819 RWR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 RWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 110,201 miles

Both outer sills in a poor condition

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,209 miles

Both outer sills are corroded and in a poor condition

heavy under body corrosion

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,661 miles

heavy corrosion on front x rear sub frames x suspension units

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,303 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,034 miles

corrosion on front discs / corrosion on o/s/r spring / slight play in n/s/r drop link

corrosion on subframes x suspension units / corrosion on wishbones

rear box joint in poor cond / corrosion on o/s/f inner wing x roll bar mount under cover

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,901 miles

n/s wiper / corrosion on o/s/f inner wing / slight perrishing intyre treads / slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / serface corrosion on brake discs /

slight corrosion on o/s/r spring / slight corrosion on rearof mainline brake pipe / corrosion on suspension units x subframs / o/s/f seat belt lock / corrosion on o/s/f roll bar chassie rail mount

Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,901 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s wiper / corrosion on o/s/f inner wing / slight perrishing intyre treads / slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / serface corrosion on brake discs /

slight corrosion on o/s/r spring / slight corrosion on rearof mainline brake pipe / corrosion on suspension units x subframs / o/s/f seat belt lock / corrosion on o/s/f roll bar chassie rail mount

Fail 29 May 2015 77,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,336 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,336 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,723 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,392 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 51,317 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,760 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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Y819 RWR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y819 RWR, 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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Y819 RWR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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