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Y635 YRY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 YRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,580 miles

Both outer sills surface rust all underside surface rust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery loose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,845 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2015 134,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,990 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 128,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,688 miles

wiperblades

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,552 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs very worn/osr tyre low tread

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,974 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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Y635 YRY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y635 YRY, 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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Y635 YRY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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