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Y721 ERC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 ERC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,070 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

brake fluid level near minimum

front discs corroded on inner friction surfaces

Fail 4 Oct 2013 99,070 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

brake fluid level near minimum

front discs corroded on inner friction surfaces

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,552 miles

Dents in OSF wing

Engine oil leak

MIL light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight corrosion in OSF and NSF chassis legs

Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,552 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dents in OSF wing

Engine oil leak

MIL light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight corrosion in OSF and NSF chassis legs

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,730 miles

Front brake pads worn

MIL light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,632 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 76,618 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,743 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 71,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,362 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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Y721 ERC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y721 ERC, 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 ERC registered?

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

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