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C18 DLC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 78,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 78,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 24 May 2023 78,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle cut out , non start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 25 May 2022 77,905 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 77,905 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONTS (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 75,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill bubbling but not excessively corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,159 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills have blistering (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,223 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,223 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,591 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,548 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,548 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre cracking

oil on engine g/box and steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,644 miles

exhaust corroded

lip on front brake discs pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre cracking in tred

oil on engine g/box

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,304 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C18 DLC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C18 DLC, 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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C18 DLC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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