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Y721 CFV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 CFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 88,707 miles

off/side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,707 miles

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

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

off/side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,248 miles

Exhaust poor condition.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle generally rusty on underside.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (x2) (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust poor condition.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle generally rusty on underside.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,532 miles

chassi as some singe of corrsion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 70,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,734 miles

n/s/rear tyre has small cut in sidewall not to ply or cords

signs of corrossion on n/s/rear outer sill

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,733 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear tyre has small cut in sidewall not to ply or cords

rear brake discs corroded

signs of corrossion on n/s/rear outer sill

slight brake bind on o/s/rear brake

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,351 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,416 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 41,417 miles

hand brake travel

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

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

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

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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Y721 CFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y721 CFV, 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 Y721 CFV registered?

Y721 CFV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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