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Y808 CLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 60,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 57,699 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,965 miles

misting of oil under engine

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2012 51,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,024 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,104 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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Y808 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y808 CLJ, 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 Y808 CLJ registered?

Y808 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y808 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 CLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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