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Y671 RTP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 RTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 122,255 miles

corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,573 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

handbrake becoming high

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

various minor oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 114,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

handbrake becoming high

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

various minor oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,531 miles

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

both head light lenz in poor condition

wipers in pooe condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,123 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front pads worn thin

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,331 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 36,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,655 miles

advise tracking advise parking brake traval

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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Y671 RTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y671 RTP, 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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Y671 RTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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