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Y84 PEV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 PEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 92,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 87,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack pipe at join to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,650 miles

both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,841 miles

both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,653 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,760 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rear joint badly deteriorated

servo damp

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,786 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,373 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,810 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,085 miles

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,473 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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Y84 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y84 PEV, 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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Y84 PEV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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