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Y638 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,628 miles

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

rear outer cills light corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,683 miles

front and rear discs rusty

general underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,683 miles

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

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

front and rear discs rusty

general underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,541 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,541 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 640,333 miles

front discs slightly pitted

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre excessivly cracked 195/50 R15

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,532 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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Y638 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y638 KFB, 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 Y638 KFB registered?

Y638 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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