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Y746 KCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,326 mi
Last recorded86,326 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,899 miles

power steering pipes damp

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,065 miles

Both front tyres are perished

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

O/s/r brake disc is corroded on outer face

O/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,065 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/r brake disc is corroded on outer face

O/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 78,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 78,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 72,402 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 67,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,522 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 59,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,311 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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Y746 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 Y746 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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Y746 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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