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Y57 UKE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 UKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,158 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2016 123,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,627 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,627 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,749 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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Y57 UKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y57 UKE, 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 Y57 UKE registered?

Y57 UKE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y57 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 UKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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