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Y474 CGF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 CGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2011 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r sill corroded and damaged

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r sill corroded and damaged

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 81,248 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 812,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,084 miles

front suspension lower arms corroded slightly

rear section of exhaust and joint corroded slightly.

slight corrosion starting to bubble up on rear outer sills.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,855 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,855 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 46,959 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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Y474 CGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y474 CGF, 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 Y474 CGF registered?

Y474 CGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y474 CGF safe to buy?

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