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Y709 WDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 WDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,824 miles

Nearside front tyre has a split on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 9 Sep 2013 127,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre has a split on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 119,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 113,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,233 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 16 May 2008 55,598 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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Y709 WDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y709 WDM, 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 Y709 WDM registered?

Y709 WDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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