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Y986 EAU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,307 mi
Last recorded59,307 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 59,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 5 May 2021 59,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted pads 3/4 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty rear pads 1/2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlights starting to go cloudy but pattern ok

underside of vehicle very rusty has been waxoyld

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,902 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

full underside off vehicle rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,902 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

full underside off vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,346 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,328 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 56,523 miles

front and rear suspension components corrodeing

Fail 5 May 2015 56,523 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corrodeing

Pass 1 May 2014 56,278 miles

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

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

suspension components all round vehicle corodeing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

suspension components all round vehicle corodeing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,946 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

front and rear suspension components corrodeing

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,482 miles

all four tyres perishing and cracking

all suspension parts corrodeing

n/s/r brake disc partly corrodded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,995 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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Y986 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y986 EAU, 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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Y986 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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