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Y249 YBH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 YBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 82,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside front wings corroded

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,481 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing/sill corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside rear junction box to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,925 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,225 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,286 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 YBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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