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Y453 OUA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 OUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 85,827 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Front subframe area. (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear susp.component corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 85,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Body has slight corrosion Front subframe area. (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear susp.component corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,651 miles

all suspension components has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,069 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,545 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 68,464 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,605 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,514 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,283 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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Y453 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y453 OUA, 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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Y453 OUA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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