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Y837 CLJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,694 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, springs, frames + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, springs, frames + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,596 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All + sub frames and anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 76,596 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All + sub frames and anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,444 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,943 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,307 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

power pipes very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,837 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,266 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 24,067 miles

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

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

slight gouge to n/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 16 May 2006 20,640 miles

centre exhaust box baffels slightly lose

nearside front and offside rear tyres outter side walls small splits

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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Y837 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y837 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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Y837 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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