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Y745 VES

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,147 mi
Last recorded65,147 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 VES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 65,147 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 65,064 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to pipe so rusty (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to Rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,807 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,807 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2018 61,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 57,103 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 57,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,404 miles

advise(exhaust system corroded)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,263 miles

advise(exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(rear tyres wearing close)

advise(slight dampness at both rear shockies)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,850 miles

advise(front & rear discs beginning to pit)

advise(rear tyres wearing close on 2mm)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,490 miles

f and r brake pads near legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 15,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,525 miles

front no plate mountin broken

Pass 10 Aug 2005 5,877 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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Y745 VES is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y745 VES, 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 Y745 VES registered?

Y745 VES is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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