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Y473 CSF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 CSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,983 miles

general underside of vehicle is corroded and in poor condition in certain areas

Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured lower chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,309 miles

slight corrosion under side of car

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,858 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 94,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,370 miles

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

near side rear tyre bold on inner edge and very close to canvas

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,375 miles

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)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 40,931 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 40,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,094 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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Y473 CSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y473 CSF, 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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Y473 CSF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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