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Y402 VGA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,475 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,141 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 76,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside windscreen wiper rubber torn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,111 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,111 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,432 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 VGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

Y402 VGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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