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Y644 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,306 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front wiper slightly streaky

both rear tyre treads starting to get close to wear indicators and both wearing on inner edges

front brake disks have large rust rings coming into breaking surface

general corrosion under vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 79,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,325 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,227 miles

off side outer rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,376 miles

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

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

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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Y644 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 Y644 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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Y644 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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