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Y944 AKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 94,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,951 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Monitor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,236 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,683 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,766 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,519 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,563 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,878 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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Y944 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 Y944 AKJ, 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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Y944 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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