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Y845 YJM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,819 mi
Last recorded74,819 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 YJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,058 miles

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,125 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y845 YJM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 Y845 YJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y845 YJM registered?

Y845 YJM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y845 YJM 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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