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Y91 CFR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 CFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 130,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel Speed Sensor retaining bolt sheared (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,006 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2023 129,006 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,048 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front inner pads appear low

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jan 2021 125,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front inner pads appear low

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,795 miles

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,061 miles

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

both front brake pads are low

corrosion on some componenets on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

nearside front chassis is corroded

offside front chassis is corroded

offside front tyre is perishing and wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front brake pads are low

corrosion on some componenets on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

nearside front chassis is corroded

nearside front tyre is perishing and wearing on edges

offside front chassis is corroded

offside front tyre is perishing and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is perishing and on the limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,396 miles

weld repairs to outer sills covered in filler

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

weld repairs to outer sills covered in filler

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriating to inc back box and brackets

osr nsr outer sills very rusty and flakeing nsr soft

suspension components front and rear very rusty

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 103,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre box exhaust deteriating

os ns outer sills corroded and soft

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre box exhaust deteriating

os ns outer sills corroded and soft

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,949 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis in wheel arch area

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

slight corrosion to suspension parts and rear exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,758 miles

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

both outersills corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

front chassis corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,081 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

number plate light tapped on

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,054 miles

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

front and rear brake pads very low,discs poor

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,343 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,203 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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Y91 CFR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y91 CFR, 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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Y91 CFR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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