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Y727 GNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2024 108,080 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 107,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 106,531 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 105,557 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 104,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 93,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,662 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t piece to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,480 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From t piece to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer sills corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From t piece to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line above the diff (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall of tyre has cut in but not deep enough to read ply/cords

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line above the diff (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall of tyre has cut in but not deep enough to read ply/cords

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut in n/s/r outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,065 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,133 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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Y727 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y727 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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What year was Y727 GNU registered?

Y727 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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