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Y832 RDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 168,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 163,134 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Corrosion vehicle underside

Nearside Front Binding slightly

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Wear and cracking both front tyres

Fail 2 Jun 2017 163,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Corrosion vehicle underside

Nearside Front Binding slightly

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear of outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Wear and cracking both front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2016 161,191 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 161,091 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,733 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

crack to o.s.r light lens

Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 147,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 139,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2011 132,476 miles

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

Rear disc's pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 124,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 124,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,861 miles

Brake pedal pad starting to wear

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear light unit cracked but no white light showing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 117,861 miles

Brake pedal pad starting to wear

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear light unit cracked but no white light showing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 107,593 miles

offside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 15 Jun 2007 100,525 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,311 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

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 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y832 RDM, 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 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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