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Y993 RDG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,860 mi
Last recorded122,860 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 RDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,860 miles

front lower power steering pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded and rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front lower power steering pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded and rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,711 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f bottom shocker mount worn/perished

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f bottom shocker mount worn/perished

oil leak

wipers leaves smears on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,912 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under side rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,774 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 93,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on metal brake pipes especially nsr/osr

underbody corrosion in numerous places

wipers leave minor streaks

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on metal brake pipes especially nsr/osr

underbody corrosion in numerous places

wipers leave minor streaks

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,998 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,753 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,214 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,399 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner rusty poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,013 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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Y993 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y993 RDG, 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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Y993 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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