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Y438 GAB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,279 mi
Last recorded82,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 GAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,728 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

previous repairs due to corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,020 miles

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

both rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,004 miles

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

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

both rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,333 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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Y438 GAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y438 GAB, 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 Y438 GAB registered?

Y438 GAB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y438 GAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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