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Y878 EKR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 134,030 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 129,592 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 129,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,464 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,464 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,297 miles

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER SLIGHTLY DAMP BUT NO LEAKS FOUND

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,718 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 2 Jun 2018 119,718 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 113,896 miles

Rear brake pipe's slighty corroded near flexy hoses

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,569 miles

some brake pipes slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 May 2015 103,656 miles

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Fail 26 May 2015 103,656 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,006 miles

o/s/r outer sill panel starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,809 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corroded but not to excess

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,809 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded but not to excess

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 30,055 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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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.

Is Y878 EKR safe to buy?

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