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Y21 RHM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,317 mi
Last recorded36,317 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 RHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,847 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 18,847 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 10,716 miles

Surface corrosion front discs

Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 8,625 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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Y21 RHM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y21 RHM, 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 Y21 RHM registered?

Y21 RHM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y21 RHM safe to buy?

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