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Y294 CLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,869 mi
Last recorded50,869 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,869 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,604 miles

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

r/h front tyre nearing wear limit as well as inner edge starting to split

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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Y294 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y294 CLJ, 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 Y294 CLJ registered?

Y294 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y294 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 CLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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