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Y679 KJB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,747 mi
Last recorded51,747 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 KJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,819 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,303 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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Y679 KJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y679 KJB, 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 Y679 KJB registered?

Y679 KJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y679 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 KJB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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