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Y207 OTU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,414 mi
Last recorded85,414 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 OTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,157 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 85,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,963 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension and component corroded

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,584 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,584 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,007 miles

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 735,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,847 miles

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

nearside sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,066 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 Mar 2010 61,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,151 miles

n/s/r slight bulge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,277 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 Mar 2007 37,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,449 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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Y207 OTU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y207 OTU, 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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Y207 OTU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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