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Y216 FBW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 FBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 67,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,484 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,966 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish small splits on side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,489 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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Y216 FBW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y216 FBW, 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 Y216 FBW registered?

Y216 FBW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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