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Y468 SPX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail inner front wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail inner front wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 68,892 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,607 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

rear disks corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,381 miles

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

O/S/F Chassis leg corroding.

Suspension components corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y468 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y468 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y468 SPX registered?

Y468 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y468 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y468 SPX 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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