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Y889 WBK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 WBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 107,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,923 miles

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 27 May 2020 105,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre woen heavily outer edge

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Fail 14 Mar 2019 102,961 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre woen heavily outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside hand brake effort low

body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ajusted both front headlights

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,549 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,273 miles

Nearside Front starting to perish between tread

Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,273 miles

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

Nearside Front starting to perish between tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,676 miles

both front chassis legs slighty corroded

nearside front brake slighty binding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,515 miles

both sills slighty corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,692 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,757 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,757 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,631 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,579 miles

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

n/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 49,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,719 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)

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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Y889 WBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y889 WBK, 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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Y889 WBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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