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Y942 LCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,836 mi
Last recorded107,836 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 LCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,836 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,693 miles

Emissions not tested see exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,559 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,559 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,527 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,350 miles

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,532 miles

emmisions test bordering fail limit

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,513 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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Y942 LCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 Y942 LCA, 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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Y942 LCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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