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Y986 XKH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,023 mi
Last recorded91,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 XKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 23 May 2014 88,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,781 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,647 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION ARMS & FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

O/S & N/S FRONT & O/S/R DROP LINKS WORN WITH PLAY

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,647 miles

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION ARMS & FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,445 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT & REAR WISHBONES CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,680 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,680 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,080 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS

O/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND & BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,348 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bad stone chip n/s front screen

front and rear sspension arms surface corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,353 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bad stone chip n/s front screen

front and rear sspension arms surface corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,250 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,022 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,899 miles

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

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

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 XKH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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