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Y952 KJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 104,162 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays fitted

corrosion on underbody/chassis/suspension

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light does not illuminate

offside front brake backplate holed and corroded

underside of vehicle and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light does not illuminate

offside front brake backplate holed and corroded

underside of vehicle and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 103,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,225 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,382 miles

air bag light flashing on dash instrument pannel

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,382 miles

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

air bag light flashing on dash instrument pannel

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,299 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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Y952 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y952 KJX, 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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Y952 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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