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Y642 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 50,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,090 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,015 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,777 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,092 miles

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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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Y642 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y642 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 Y642 KFB registered?

Y642 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y642 KFB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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