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Y176 MBM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,743 mi
Last recorded76,743 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 MBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 76,743 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 67,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 60,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,692 miles

near/side rear outer sill getting corroded off/side front tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 15 May 2009 56,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,769 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,492 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 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y176 MBM, 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 MBM registered?

Y176 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y176 MBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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