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Y344 WKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 WKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,216 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 57,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,198 miles

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

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,496 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 44,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,268 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,642 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,163 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,356 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,741 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,681 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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Y344 WKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y344 WKJ, 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 Y344 WKJ registered?

Y344 WKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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