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Y843 SOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,179 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low & heavy on edges

parking brake leverhas high movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 29 May 2019 76,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to metal pipe leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn low & heavy on edges

parking brake leverhas high movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 72,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,899 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 66,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,251 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,923 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,923 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,089 miles

long handbrake travel

under side of vehicle has general slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,086 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

long handbrake travel

under side of vehicle has general slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,081 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,081 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,098 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,818 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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Y843 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y843 SOR, 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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Y843 SOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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