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Y518 ERB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 ERB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 May 2013 88,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,027 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear sills starting to corrode. Treatment advised.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 59,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 51,843 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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Y518 ERB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y518 ERB, 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 Y518 ERB registered?

Y518 ERB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y518 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 ERB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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