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Y72 SBK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,785 mi
Last recorded58,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 SBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,824 miles

nearside front lower wishbone rusty

nearside rear lower sill becoming rusty

offside front tyre worn low edges

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,814 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front lower wishbone rusty

nearside rear lower sill becoming rusty

offside front tyre worn low edges

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,780 miles

nearside parkbrake effort relatively poor

suspension wishbones becoming rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,779 miles

nearside rear lower sill becoming rusty

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,769 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear lower sill becoming rusty

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,433 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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Y72 SBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y72 SBK, 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 Y72 SBK registered?

Y72 SBK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y72 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 SBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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