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Y869 ADU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 66,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

o/s and n/s front chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

surface corrosion to several suspension components, ok at test.

Fail 16 May 2017 64,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear outer sill 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

o/s and n/s front chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

surface corrosion to several suspension components, ok at test.

Pass 11 May 2016 60,915 miles

extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components, efficient at test.

o/s and n/s front chassis rails 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 4 May 2016 60,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components, efficient at test.

o/s and n/s front chassis rails 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 5 May 2015 57,311 miles

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

o/s front wiper blade 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,083 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 49,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,930 miles

slight scratching to n/s windscreen, ok at test.

slight travel in hand brake lever, efficient at test.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,923 miles

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

slight scratching to n/s windscreen, ok at test.

slight travel in hand brake lever, efficient at test.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,436 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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Y869 ADU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y869 ADU, 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 Y869 ADU registered?

Y869 ADU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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