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Y171 MTM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,000 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes slight out of balance

front number plate crack

o/s/r brake caliper slightly bining

rear brake slightly out of balance

rear brakes discs slightly pitting

Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 76,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 68,548 miles

front brake discs corroded & scored

front brake pads getting very low

front wipers smearing screen

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chips to w/screen

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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Y171 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y171 MTM, 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 Y171 MTM registered?

Y171 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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