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Y908 CSF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,285 mi
Last recorded143,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 CSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sills

corrosion to underside rear

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 141,370 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,919 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,331 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,174 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 137,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,216 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 135,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,560 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,309 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,309 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 947,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 94,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light not working

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2009 79,446 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 79,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 68,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,297 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 59,297 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,096 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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Y908 CSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y908 CSF, 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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Y908 CSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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