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Y701 XGF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,027 mi
Last recorded50,027 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 XGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,635 miles

both front lower arms coroded

both number plates deteriorated

both rear lower arms corroded

center to rear exhaust joint coroded and deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front lower arms coroded

both number plates deteriorated

both rear lower arms corroded

center to rear exhaust joint coroded and deteriorated

front pads worn

n/s wiper deteriorated

rear pads worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,616 miles

both wipers smeary

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,158 miles

both no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,272 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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Y701 XGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y701 XGF, 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 Y701 XGF registered?

Y701 XGF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y701 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 XGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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