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Y919 YBL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,685 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,744 miles

body corrosion off side rear

body damage off side front

front brake discs inner corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

slight vibration on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,668 miles

off side front wing damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front and rear suspension corroded

clutch squeaking when operated

drivers outer mirror casing broken

front brake discs inner surfaces very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

all front and rear suspension corroded

clutch squeaking when operated

drivers outer mirror casing broken

front brake discs inner surfaces very corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,105 miles

"sports" exhaust fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs are corroded (been standing?)

slight "ding" in nearside rear 1/4 panel and drivers door casing is damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,105 miles

"sports" exhaust fitted

all four brake discs are corroded (been standing?)

slight "ding" in nearside rear 1/4 panel and drivers door casing is damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,245 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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Y919 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y919 YBL, 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 Y919 YBL registered?

Y919 YBL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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