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Y514 YTP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 YTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,811 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,780 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,452 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,412 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

corrosion on all suspension components

cuts to rear tyres

front tyres heavily worn on edges

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

high rear brake application close to limits

stonechips to windscreen

surface corrosion to all brake discs

water damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,202 miles

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

cuts to n/s/r tyre

front and rear number plates slightly water damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,277 miles

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

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

all tyres have deep cuts to their treads

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,469 miles

cat very slow to respond

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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Y514 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y514 YTP, 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 Y514 YTP registered?

Y514 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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