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Y436 WGA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,907 mi
Last recorded73,907 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 WGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 73,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres look soft

exhaust corrodded

front under tray corrodded and loose

off side front tyre worn outer edge

underside of car rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake needs adjusting

offside front tyre starting to crack in centre tread

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,178 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

offside front tyre starting to crack in centre tread

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 54,453 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2010 54,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 47,447 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads approx. 60% worn / discs slightly worn/corroded vented abs

rear brake discs slightly worn/coroded solid discs

slight play/wear in nearside rear suspension link bar

Pass 17 May 2008 40,721 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 40,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,523 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,910 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 27,910 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y436 WGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y436 WGA, 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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Y436 WGA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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