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Y49 WGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 111,621 miles

suspension has been modified

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,902 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,902 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,762 miles

has some mods t for trials

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 108,809 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

joint between centre and rear exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre (the only one)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

joint between centre and rear exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre (the only one)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,888 miles

corrosion hose ferrals

front pads low

front tyres scrubbed inner edge

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,888 miles

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

corrosion hose ferrals

front pads low

front tyres scrubbed inner edge

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,096 miles

wipers slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,583 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,130 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,818 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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Y49 WGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y49 WGC, 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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Y49 WGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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