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Y402 UGA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,015 mi
Last recorded95,015 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 UGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,015 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

rear wheelarches are quite rusty

slight fluctuation and imballance at front brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2014 95,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp has slight damage

offside headlamp aim not tested

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

rear wheelarches are quite rusty

slight fluctuation and imballance at front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,920 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 90,520 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 90,520 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake travel high but not to limit

n/s rear tail/stop lamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake travel high but not to limit

n/s rear tail/stop lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,538 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,295 miles

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,295 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,169 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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Y402 UGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y402 UGA, 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 Y402 UGA registered?

Y402 UGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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