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Y704 GAP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 GAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 156,640 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 156,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 148,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 141,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 132,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension and steering joint gaiters deteriorating

offside door sill has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 115,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside door sill has surface corrosion

Fail 29 May 2013 115,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside door sill has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,975 miles

slight damage to roadwheels

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn

slight damage to roadwheels

Pass 4 Jun 2011 90,380 miles

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

slight damage to roadwheels

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,461 miles

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

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

marginal damage to nearside rear wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 71,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,235 miles

front tyres,brake pads all round and wiper blades marginal.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,034 miles

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

rear brake pads rather worn

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,775 miles

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

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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Y704 GAP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y704 GAP, 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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Y704 GAP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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