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Y668 DLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 DLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 89,967 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION .

Fail 15 May 2019 89,955 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER EDGE AND THE OUTER EDGE IN WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION .

Pass 22 May 2018 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 89,671 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 89,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 89,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 89,700 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Corroded on outer Faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 89,219 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight rust

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,928 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,769 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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Y668 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y668 DLJ, 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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Y668 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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