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Y922 SPX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

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

Underneath surface corrosion all round and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,335 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper is partially smearing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper is partially smearing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,821 miles

Suspension items corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 79,735 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread and has cracking

rear and center exhaust sections are deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2013 74,262 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,399 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 51,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,332 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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Y922 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y922 SPX, 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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Y922 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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