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Y989 EAU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,324 mi
Last recorded77,324 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive double legal limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both & wiperblades not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

headlamps cloudy/coolant level too low

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,351 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,959 miles

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded inner face

long hand brake

raer brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,189 miles

Tyres will soon require attention (front4mm, rear3mm)

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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Y989 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y989 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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Y989 EAU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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