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Y936 YTP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 YTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 122,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 109,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,389 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 106,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 106,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 97,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 91,217 miles

all suspension bushes detreiated

rear discs corroded & worn

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

Fail 11 May 2012 91,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

all suspension bushes detreiated

discs corroded & worn

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 83,093 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 83,093 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 76,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chips to screen

front and rear susp corroded

imbalace to rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,893 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 68,893 miles

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

damege to body panels

minor damege to drivers seat belt

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,921 miles

advise corrosion to rear exhaust joint

advise slight play to n/s/f droplink

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,372 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,193 miles

nearside front shock damp

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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Y936 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y936 YTP, 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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Y936 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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