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Y446 MCP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 MCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,645 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,301 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,537 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,534 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 66,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,353 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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Y446 MCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y446 MCP, 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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Y446 MCP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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