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Y38 WGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,254 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 99,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,698 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 92,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,873 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,049 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y38 WGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y38 WGC, 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 Y38 WGC registered?

Y38 WGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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