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Y677 SRA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY677 SRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Fail 5 Dec 2019 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,102 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,113 miles

Offside sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,865 miles

oil level low

Fail 10 Sep 2016 93,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,425 miles

slight cracking in rubber both frt tyres outer edges of tread pattern

Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s rack gaiter misshapen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,669 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rack gaiter misshapen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak off engine.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 58,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,619 miles

front brakes on balance limit at time of test

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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Y677 SRA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y677 SRA, 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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Y677 SRA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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