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Y228 GUH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,969 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle / sills

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion under vehicle / sills

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,801 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in inner edge of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,801 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in inner edge of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,175 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,711 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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Y228 GUH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y228 GUH, 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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Y228 GUH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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