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Y693 GTC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,268 mi
Last recorded105,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 GTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 105,268 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 100,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,219 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o.s outer sill at rear becoming corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,960 miles

o.s outer sill at rear becoming corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,024 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,529 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight drag o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,324 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,289 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,219 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,521 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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Y693 GTC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y693 GTC, 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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Y693 GTC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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