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Y286 AOR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 AOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 90,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 87,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 86,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres slightly cracking but not showing cords or ply

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,563 miles

nearside front door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn scored and pitted

time of test engine light staying on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light staying on

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracking but not showing cords or ply

under body trim covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

time of vehicle tested engine light staying on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,641 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 65,007 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,971 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 57,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,016 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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Y286 AOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y286 AOR, 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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Y286 AOR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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