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Y729 AEO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 AEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,099 miles

ALL RUBBER BUSHERS WORN ON REAR SUSPENSION

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF CAR

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,519 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,474 miles

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

exhaust corroding generally at rear

genaral corrosion showing on rear crossmember/suspension

inner face of both front brake discs corroding/worn

inner front brake pads getting low

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,607 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,531 miles

front brake discs slight corrision

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,232 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner faces

hand brake comes up high

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 55,490 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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 51,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 May 2008 46,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,654 miles

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

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)

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

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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Y729 AEO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y729 AEO, 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 Y729 AEO registered?

Y729 AEO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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