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Y657 ACS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,821 mi
Last recorded69,821 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 ACS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,821 miles

body excessively corroded

chassis excessively corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,795 miles

underneath car heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,266 miles

full under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,961 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 68,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,687 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,292 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,292 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,937 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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Y657 ACS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y657 ACS, 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 Y657 ACS registered?

Y657 ACS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y657 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y657 ACS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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