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E18 NOS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,926 mi
Last recorded212,926 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 NOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 212,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH chassis rails scuffed and dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 212,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH chassis rails scuffed and dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 211,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/ footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaged due to ride height (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 211,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/ footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaged due to ride height (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 207,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle lowered

Pass 29 Oct 2018 201,405 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both chassis rails scuffed and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been lowered

both sill edges rusted slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2018 201,403 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both chassis rails scuffed and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill edges rusted slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 191,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear body damage

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 191,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear body damage

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 183,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 183,944 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust sticks out beyond the bodywork!! (6.1.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 173,377 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 169,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 169,749 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 169,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 168,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 166,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 164,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 162,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 160,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 152,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 152,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E18 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E18 NOS, 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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E18 NOS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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