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70 MXY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,498 mi
Last recorded114,498 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 MXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 114,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 114,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,966 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,966 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 100,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,919 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,148 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,312 miles

seat belt warning light on but seat belt fastening and releasing correctly

Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,312 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

seat belt warning light on but seat belt fastening and releasing correctly

Pass 10 May 2010 86,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,589 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,492 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,389 miles

corrosion in both inner sills

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear fog lamp faded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 83,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in both inner sills

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear fog lamp faded

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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70 MXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 70 MXY, 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 70 MXY registered?

70 MXY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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