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Y891 TAW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,255 mi
Last recorded109,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 TAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,255 miles

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

all suspension components rusty and corroded

both subframes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 103,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

all suspension components rusty and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,116 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,243 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills thinning with corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,387 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,829 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,375 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper is damp. But no signs of a serious fluid leak.

Offside rear brake caliper is damp. But has no signs of a serious fluid leak.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 84,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre has only 2mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,253 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear tyre tappering and bald on inside

Pass 10 May 2006 58,732 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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Y891 TAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y891 TAW, 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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What year was Y891 TAW registered?

Y891 TAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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