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Y717 GNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 107,744 miles

both headlamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,640 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front chassie rails becoming corroded

2/ slight exhaust blow at center joint

Fail 10 Jul 2018 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie rail under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ n/s and o/s front chassie rails becoming corroded

2/ slight exhaust blow at center joint

Fail 18 May 2018 106,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres at legal limits

both rear tyres wearing low

hand brake travel at limits at time of test

head lamp lenses becoming dull

slight blow on center exhaust section

Pass 9 Apr 2017 106,141 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

Nearside Front tyre has tread wearing low - Advise replacing with a new tyre.

Offside Rear light lens has some damage present - bulb is red - therefore zero white light showing to the rear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,978 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

offside of chassis has some damage present

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,746 miles

both headlights are set low, but within pass paramiters.

near side rear metal brake pipe has some corrosion present by joint with flexible hose.

some damage present to underbody chassis offside.

wiper blade has slight damage but is clearing screen.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both headlights are set low on position "0" nearside greater than offside - both within pass criteria but advise setting both evenly / correctly.

near side rear of front to rear metal brake pipe has some corrosion present at joint with flexible hose.

offside chassis hasa some damage present.

offside front wiper clears screen but advise replacing as deteriorating.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,193 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 81,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,200 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 63,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside 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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Y717 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y717 GNU, 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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Y717 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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