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Y705 CDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,150 mi
Last recorded73,150 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 CDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,150 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake reading lower than n/s/r but working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear Subframe has widespread corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,056 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 66,043 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,051 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,043 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,880 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 44,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,720 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,700 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,746 miles

o/s/r wheel centre missing

rear brake discs some deterioration.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y705 CDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y705 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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What year was Y705 CDU registered?

Y705 CDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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