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Y797 GNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,664 mi
Last recorded77,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,979 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both outer arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both outer arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output product on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output product on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,181 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 19,324 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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Y797 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y797 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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What year was Y797 GNU registered?

Y797 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y797 GNU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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