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Y901 ACS

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,142 mi
Last recorded57,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 ACS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,142 miles

slight corrosion on front chassis legs

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,265 miles

Front to rear brake lines no grommets through transmission tunnel

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly (when rotated by hand)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly (when rotated by hand)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Apr 2015 52,252 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

offside rear outer sill skimmed with filler

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 44,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside outer sill skimed with filler

Fail 6 May 2011 44,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside outer sill skimed with filler

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,787 miles

Advise attn o/s/and n/s rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 39,987 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,352 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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Y901 ACS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y901 ACS, 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 Y901 ACS registered?

Y901 ACS is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y901 ACS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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