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Y906 UEF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 UEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 89,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,138 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,749 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,170 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 58,170 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 51,270 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,472 miles

loseness front number plate

nearside front tyre cut in outerwall

very heavy rusting to offside front chassis area at suspension fixing points

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,501 miles

heavy cracking to both rear tyres and nail in nearside tread

rust on all suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2008 36,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 36,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,210 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y906 UEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 Y906 UEF, 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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Y906 UEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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