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Y476 PGS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 PGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,971 miles

n/side outer sill becoming corroded and weakened

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,506 miles

rear brake pads about 80/% worn

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrakes slightly lower effort

n/side front brake binding on slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,212 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded and front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,633 miles

front brake pads about 80 % worn

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,616 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 63,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y476 PGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y476 PGS, 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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Y476 PGS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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