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Y431 EBA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 EBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,914 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 30 May 2014 75,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 74,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,430 miles

Rear brake discs are pitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,215 miles

All brake discs very slightly pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrossion to underside

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,811 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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Y431 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y431 EBA, 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 Y431 EBA registered?

Y431 EBA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y431 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 EBA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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