MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,619 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all underbody and suspension parts corroded not excessive at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all underbody and suspension parts corroded not excessive at time of test
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion
all brake pipes covered in grease
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion
all brake pipes covered in grease
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shields limiting inspection
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake binding slightly after use
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion on all four brake discs
front and rear wishbones slight corossion
o/s front chassis leg outer skin corodded
rear brake pads close to legal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y947 DEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 Y947 DEF, 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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Y947 DEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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