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Y752 KCA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 80,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,948 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front n/s/f brake hose fouling suspension arm

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,373 miles

Nearside Front brake binding not shown on RBT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,649 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,087 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,220 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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Y752 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 94.1%.

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 Y752 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 Y752 KCA registered?

Y752 KCA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y752 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 KCA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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