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Y215 GAJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,743 mi
Last recorded39,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 GAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,828 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Surface rust on all suspension wishbones.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 23,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface rust on all suspension wishbones.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,397 miles

Surface rust on front and rear suspension wishbones.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,767 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,859 miles

non standard exhuast rear box fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,182 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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Y215 GAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 Y215 GAJ, 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 Y215 GAJ registered?

Y215 GAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y215 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 GAJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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