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Y948 LCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 LCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

near side off side front upper chassis slight corrosion

rear lower sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,712 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 74,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,723 miles

N/S rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,723 miles

N/S rear brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 49,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y948 LCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y948 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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What year was Y948 LCA registered?

Y948 LCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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