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Y273 GHK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 GHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,912 miles

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

Offside rear seal starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 49,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,972 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y273 GHK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y273 GHK, 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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Y273 GHK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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