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Y161 LDN

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,694 mi
Last recorded39,694 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 LDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,694 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 15,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,583 miles

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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Y161 LDN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 Y161 LDN, 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 Y161 LDN registered?

Y161 LDN is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y161 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 LDN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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