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Y808 GNU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,879 mi
Last recorded70,879 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened fixing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened fixing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,539 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Engine misfire

Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,539 miles

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

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

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Engine misfire

Fail 24 Nov 2015 64,537 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LOOK POOR ON INNER FACE

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL AREAS

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,317 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,715 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,703 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)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,165 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 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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Y808 GNU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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