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Y795 GNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis very thin (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyer soft

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bit rusted (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boths sills very thin (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 60,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wron to 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,195 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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Y795 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y795 GNU, 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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Y795 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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