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Y767 AKL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,070 mi
Last recorded11,070 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 AKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,070 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

front and rear subframes have very heavy surface corrosion

front and rear upper and lower suspention arms have heavy surface corrosion

offside front tyre had servere lack of air

Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,567 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and lower arms

Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,827 miles

front and rear lower suspention arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2008 9,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front and rear lower suspention arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 8,128 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,576 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 7,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 6,445 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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Y767 AKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y767 AKL, 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 Y767 AKL registered?

Y767 AKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y767 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y767 AKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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