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Y636 DMS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 DMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,947 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,271 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,887 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to go soft but not excessive or holed

oil sweat

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to go soft but not excessive or holed

oil sweat

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,420 miles

nearside front inner upper chassis leg heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front inner upper chassis leg heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,590 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 90,420 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 90,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brakes juddering

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2007 78,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,344 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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Y636 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y636 DMS, 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 Y636 DMS registered?

Y636 DMS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y636 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 DMS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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