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Y785 RJB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 RJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,413 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,413 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 56,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,877 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 May 2007 37,610 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2005 28,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 28,810 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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Y785 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y785 RJB, 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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Y785 RJB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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