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Y681 TSJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,228 mi
Last recorded72,228 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 TSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,228 miles

rear sills corroded and weak

Pass 7 May 2015 69,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2014 64,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

sills corroded.

Pass 10 May 2013 57,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 52,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 48,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,855 miles

rear brake pads low , front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,834 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y681 TSJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y681 TSJ, 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 Y681 TSJ registered?

Y681 TSJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y681 TSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 TSJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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