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Y833 RDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,450 mi
Last recorded138,450 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 138,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 132,091 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 116,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,728 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,804 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,804 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,024 miles

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

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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Y833 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y833 RDM, 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 Y833 RDM registered?

Y833 RDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y833 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 RDM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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