MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine warning light stays on
rear brake discs corroded
sills floor inner wings and chassis all corroded and weak
suspension and underside corroded
exhaust corroded
suspension and subframe corroded
wiper blades in poor condition
chassis corroded
exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
exhaust rear and centre section rusty
front and rear subframes rusty
front brake discs rusty
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all brake discs rusty
wiper blades judder
all brake discs rusty and worn
rear tyres getting low on tread
rear brake pads low
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s & o/s front tyres deteriorating inside side wall
handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y454 VBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 Y454 VBK, 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 Y454 VBK registered?
Y454 VBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2001.
Is Y454 VBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y454 VBK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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