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Y86 EBA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 EBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 167,641 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhast box damaged/scraping

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 153,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 146,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning fronts (4.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2018 144,982 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BLOW IN EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX

Pass 31 May 2017 140,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,842 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2016 130,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,000 miles

Oil leak

earth strap to diff bracket broken

Fail 25 Oct 2014 128,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

earth strap to diff bracket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,223 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear caliper damp with oil ?

Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear caliper damp with oil ?

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 120,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 114,134 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre near limit & perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 114,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre near limit & perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear section corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 91,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,211 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 77,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,155 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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Y86 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y86 EBA, 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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Y86 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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