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Y852 GKK

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,821 mi
Last recorded164,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 GKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2015 164,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 161,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 139,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 115,102 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 108,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 92,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 85,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,548 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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Y852 GKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y852 GKK, 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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Y852 GKK is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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