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Y361 OWC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,897 mi
Last recorded125,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 OWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,897 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 123,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 98,682 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 93,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 69,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 57,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 47,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,728 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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Y361 OWC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y361 OWC, 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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Y361 OWC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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