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Y733 KCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,320 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,923 miles

Corrision on front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,573 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,926 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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Y733 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y733 KCA, 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 Y733 KCA registered?

Y733 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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