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Y767 XAE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 XAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 143,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 138,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 136,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 127,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,207 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,654 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 107,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,869 miles

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,317 miles

off side front tyre wearing uneven

surface corrosion to near side outer sill

surface corrosion to off side outer sill

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front tyre wearing uneven

surface corrosion to near side outer sill

surface corrosion to off side outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,629 miles

heavy surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,265 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,284 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,675 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,675 miles

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 73,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 47,402 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 XAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

Y767 XAE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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