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Y916 TGO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 TGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,755 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 96,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine o/s and rear tell tale of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe o/s and n/s rear bolts missing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres deteriorating (cracking dot codes 2114) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,270 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,394 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,380 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 65,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,228 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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Y916 TGO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 Y916 TGO, 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 Y916 TGO registered?

Y916 TGO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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