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Y859 SPX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 149,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 148,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 148,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing on box (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 141,617 miles

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

Rear 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)

offside front tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2014 131,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,332 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 106,332 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 97,686 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 91,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 77,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,654 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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Y859 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y859 SPX, 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 Y859 SPX registered?

Y859 SPX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y859 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 SPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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