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Y643 LEL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,515 mi
Last recorded96,515 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 LEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 May 2019 96,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle component general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 94,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 92,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,995 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 30,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y643 LEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y643 LEL, 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 Y643 LEL registered?

Y643 LEL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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