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Y769 VKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,600 mi
Last recorded62,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,059 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,662 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,662 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,874 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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Y769 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y769 VKJ, 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 Y769 VKJ registered?

Y769 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y769 VKJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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