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Y741 LBO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 LBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,283 miles

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

N/S/F Brake slight bind

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,671 miles

all four tyres stretched to fit rims

all four wheel stand proud of arches

Fail 17 May 2013 65,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all four tyres stretched to fit rims

all four wheel stand proud of arches

Pass 22 May 2012 59,446 miles

near side front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,933 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,931 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,450 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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Y741 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y741 LBO, 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 Y741 LBO registered?

Y741 LBO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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