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Y511 PLD

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 PLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,134 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,296 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 79,890 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 72,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,680 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,078 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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Y511 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y511 PLD, 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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What year was Y511 PLD registered?

Y511 PLD is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y511 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 PLD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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