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Y708 CGC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,559 mi
Last recorded53,559 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 CGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,109 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,407 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,586 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,552 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,870 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 20,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 20,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,629 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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Y708 CGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y708 CGC, 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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Y708 CGC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y708 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 CGC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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