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Y717 RLH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 RLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,751 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,190 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 43,337 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,780 miles

Oil leak

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 RLH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y717 RLH, 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 Y717 RLH registered?

Y717 RLH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y717 RLH safe to buy?

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