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F3 FBR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 FBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 152,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 146,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 142,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 142,898 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 132,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,194 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 132,194 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 127,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 121,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 121,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 115,409 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking through tread.

Under side of vehicle rusting badly.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 115,409 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All tyres perishing and cracking through tread.

Under side of vehicle rusting badly.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 112,193 miles

o/s-n/s headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

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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F3 FBR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F3 FBR, 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 F3 FBR registered?

F3 FBR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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