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Y421 FNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,742 mi
Last recorded96,742 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 FNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 96,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 96,344 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 90,409 miles

Offside Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,671 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 81,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 73,389 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 73,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,516 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

small bulge in n/s rear tyre side wall

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,450 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 65,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 65,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y421 FNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y421 FNU, 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 Y421 FNU registered?

Y421 FNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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