MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
inner & outer sills rusty
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Passenger seat removed at time of test.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake rubbing *** advise attention ***
Both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion.
both rear brake dises corroding
both front lower wishbones corroding
center and rear exhaust joint flanges corroding
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth very close to legal limit (Advise attention)
o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
rear suspension arms corroding
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel cap seal is perishing
offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 XAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 C3 XAL, 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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What year was C3 XAL registered?
C3 XAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2001.
Is C3 XAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C3 XAL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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