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Y52 TGJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 TGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 71,532 miles

Front number plate faded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,532 miles

Front number plate faded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking at edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,799 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,124 miles

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

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

washer res. very low

Fail 1 Mar 2007 34,124 miles

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

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

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

washer res. very low

Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,286 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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Y52 TGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y52 TGJ, 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 Y52 TGJ registered?

Y52 TGJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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