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Y83 UCR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 UCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,893 miles

surface corrosion underneath on suspension and brake systems

Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,385 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,372 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,703 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s and n/s inner wheel arches by front anti roll bar mounts corroded but not yet considered excessive

tyre pressures low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,734 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,533 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,760 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 78,056 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 May 2012 73,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,177 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 43,642 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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Y83 UCR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y83 UCR, 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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Y83 UCR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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