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Y177 MBM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 MBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 105,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 104,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills near arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 100,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 95,848 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 95,848 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 90,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,780 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,981 miles

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

some corrosion in n/s + o/s front wheel arches

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 44,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 30,911 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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Y177 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y177 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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Y177 MBM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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