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Y587 EKR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,685 mi
Last recorded35,685 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,685 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 35,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall to tread

Fail 31 Dec 2016 35,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewall to tread

Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,935 miles

Front advise front pads low

Rear advise rear pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,408 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,429 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,297 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 29,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres preishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,345 miles

both front tyres preishing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,338 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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Y587 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y587 EKR, 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 Y587 EKR registered?

Y587 EKR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y587 EKR safe to buy?

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