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Y856 RWR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 RWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear chassis section to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,159 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,697 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,107 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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Y856 RWR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y856 RWR, 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 Y856 RWR registered?

Y856 RWR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y856 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 RWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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