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Y527 KGU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 KGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 81,825 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2018 78,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads all round getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,737 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,127 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 32,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 30,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,543 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,337 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)

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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Y527 KGU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y527 KGU, 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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Y527 KGU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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