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Y368 KAG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY368 KAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,392 miles

exhaust leak centre and rear joins

Fail 6 Apr 2019 74,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust leak centre and rear joins

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,868 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,940 miles

o/s/f disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,562 miles

1 exhaust corroded but not blowing

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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Y368 KAG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y368 KAG, 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 Y368 KAG registered?

Y368 KAG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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