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Y824 OEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 127,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 114,796 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,427 miles

rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 15 Jul 2014 104,422 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 40,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 21,019 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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Y824 OEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 Y824 OEL, 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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Y824 OEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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