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Y867 PMX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 60,473 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 60,324 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective damaged (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of overheating

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake showing signs of over heating

front part of chassis legs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner and outer side of chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,210 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,652 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,129 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre worn low and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriate

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

long pull to handbrake

nearside front tyre worn low and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriate

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 47,497 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,883 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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Y867 PMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y867 PMX, 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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Y867 PMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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