MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to both front chassis rails, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Slight signs of perishing to both rear tyres but not to excess. 185/60/14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to both front chassis rails, not to excess. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Slight signs of perishing to both rear tyres but not to excess. 185/60/14
Front Lower Both front bottom ball joint boots showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Lower Both front bottom ball joint boots showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT NO LEAKS FOUND
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW BUT NOT TO EXCESS
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Rear brake pipe's slighty corroded near flexy hoses
some brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess
front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess
Oil leak
2 nails in near side rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre perrished but not to excess
o/s/r outer sill panel starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs inner face corroded but not to excess
front brake discs inner face corroded but not to excess
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished but not to excess.
near side front tyre wearing on outer edge
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Y878 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 Y878 EKR, 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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Y878 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2001.
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