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Y939 ERW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,479 mi
Last recorded65,479 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 ERW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 65,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks under engine

Pass 15 May 2021 64,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 64,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

OSR Coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone A of the swept area within 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,905 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,073 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y939 ERW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y939 ERW, 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 Y939 ERW registered?

Y939 ERW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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