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Y288 EAV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 EAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,501 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Earth wire broken by diff

Near side rear shock absorber will need attention

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension will need further attention

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,571 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 68,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,636 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 46,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,226 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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Y288 EAV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y288 EAV, 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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What year was Y288 EAV registered?

Y288 EAV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y288 EAV safe to buy?

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