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Y718 KCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 77,195 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,573 miles

general slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,073 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade 18" (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure refixed (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,386 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre on limits and both rear tyres on limits !!

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,539 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in treads to sidewalls

hand brake travel becoming long !!

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 32,268 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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Y718 KCA 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 87.5%.

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 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 Y718 KCA, 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 Y718 KCA registered?

Y718 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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