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Y288 MVX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 MVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 89,131 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under driver door sill slightly weakened requires repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 88,372 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,503 miles

Exhaust system rusty but serviceable

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,751 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,289 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 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y288 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

Y288 MVX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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