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Y832 FAH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 FAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes/suspension arms corroding, but not excessively.

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded, but outer skin only. strength unaffected.

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,974 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes/suspension arms corroding, but not excessively.

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded, but outer skin only. strength unaffected.

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,086 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer silld corroded (outer skin only- not affecting strength)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,086 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer silld corroded (outer skin only- not affecting strength)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 51,205 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded on outer skin. not considered excessive, but maybe next year if repair is not sought.

much surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,281 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,975 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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Y832 FAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y832 FAH, 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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Y832 FAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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