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Y166 XKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,912 mi
Last recorded40,912 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 XKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 40,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,687 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 38,687 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight split in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2009 35,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,824 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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Y166 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y166 XKE, 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 Y166 XKE registered?

Y166 XKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y166 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 XKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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