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Y815 YTP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,476 mi
Last recorded154,476 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 YTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 154,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 154,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,890 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,246 miles

nearside front tyre at wear limit - just meets the pass standard . offside front tyre close to wear limit .

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,584 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 24 Feb 2011 108,682 miles

body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of both sides outer body sills

both sides rear brake pads wearing thin. both sides rear brake discs corrodded & pitted reducing braking area

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,901 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 73,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,274 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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Y815 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y815 YTP, 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 Y815 YTP registered?

Y815 YTP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y815 YTP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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