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Y938 OCT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,952 mi
Last recorded57,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 OCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill

Offside Rear Outer Sill

Fail 17 Mar 2018 42,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill

Offside Rear Outer Sill

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,613 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 41,606 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 40,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,517 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,955 miles

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

all brake and suspension components are heavily corroded

front brake calipers look moist but cant see a definate leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake and suspension components are heavily corroded

front brake calipers look moist but cant see a definate leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,222 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,958 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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Y938 OCT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y938 OCT, 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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Y938 OCT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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