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Y395 GTU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,877 mi
Last recorded134,877 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 GTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheelarches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheelarches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,669 miles

nearside front inner rim slight dent

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 129,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,690 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 123,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 120,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 120,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,387 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 103,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,396 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,197 miles

both front brakes starting to bind

Fail 5 Mar 2009 77,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,900 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,528 miles

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,130 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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Y395 GTU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y395 GTU, 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 Y395 GTU registered?

Y395 GTU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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