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Y358 MAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,031 mi
Last recorded78,031 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,072 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,344 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,310 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,274 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 41,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 41,901 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y358 MAE 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 84.2%.

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 Y358 MAE, 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 Y358 MAE registered?

Y358 MAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y358 MAE safe to buy?

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