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Y176 DEG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 DEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,954 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 125,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 125,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 121,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,472 miles

suspension components and subframes etc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,654 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise that the n/s wiper is deteriorated and smears slightly

front coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,908 miles

slight corrosion in places.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,391 miles

Both outer sills corroding/getting weak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper split.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 86,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,828 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,232 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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Y176 DEG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y176 DEG, 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 Y176 DEG registered?

Y176 DEG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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