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Y536 RAL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,446 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 110,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2016 110,314 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 110,309 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 105,539 miles

O/S outer sill corroding at rear

Pass 16 May 2014 100,337 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 15 May 2014 100,337 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 May 2013 97,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level very low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low & discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 89,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 80,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 61,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,421 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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Y536 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y536 RAL, 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 Y536 RAL registered?

Y536 RAL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y536 RAL safe to buy?

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