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Y699 CDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 CDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension slightly corroded

rear sill ends corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,814 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension slightly corroded

rear sill ends corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension corroded

both rear sill ends slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint fragile

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension corroded

both rear sill ends slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint fragile

Fail 8 Jul 2014 107,559 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion ns and os sill ends

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,559 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion ns and os sill ends

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,563 miles

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

front discs poor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,692 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr disc badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s/r sill holed by corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,767 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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Y699 CDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y699 CDU, 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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Y699 CDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2001.

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