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Y249 BFS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,773 mi
Last recorded82,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 BFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 81,340 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,815 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,977 miles

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

o/s front discs rusted inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,054 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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Y249 BFS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y249 BFS, 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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Y249 BFS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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