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Y182 TFG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 TFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 79,364 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 79,364 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 79,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,087 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,253 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,429 miles

clutch fluid on minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,583 miles

Number plate lights slightly silvery

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

Under sized rear plate

Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,550 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Number plate lights slightly silvery

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

Under sized rear plate

Fail 1 Feb 2011 36,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,205 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,699 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,487 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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Y182 TFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y182 TFG, 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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Y182 TFG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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