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Y739 YTP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 YTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 131,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 109,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,778 miles

advance corrosion to n/s/r outer sill panel.

exhasut system slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,778 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advance corrosion to n/s/r outer sill panel.

exhasut system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,056 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,367 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,367 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,544 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 67,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,367 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,433 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,667 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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Y739 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y739 YTP, 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 Y739 YTP registered?

Y739 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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