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Y983 LFT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,543 mi
Last recorded78,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 LFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 69,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sill quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,515 miles

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

corrosion noted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,087 miles

travel noted on park brake

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,702 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,673 miles

f/o/s lower corner of windscreen cracked.f/n/s brake has very slight bind.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,843 miles

f/n/s brake running slightly stiff.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

f/n/s brake running slightly stiff.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,596 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge.windscreen cracked o/s lower corner.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 25,473 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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Y983 LFT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y983 LFT, 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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Y983 LFT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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