MOT Status
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119,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join before back box (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (a))
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread and showing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread and showing edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills adjacent to door aperture, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded at anti roll mount
Rear Outer n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
body filler in both sills
body filler in both sills
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills rusting around seat belt mountings area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills rusting around seat belt mountings area
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s outer sill seat belt mounting area has been filled !!!unable to see if repair has been welded!!!!
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills started to rust
slight rusting on both outer sills
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YG51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 YG51 CXY, 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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YG51 CXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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