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Y949 FFR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 FFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2017 83,550 miles

Offside Rear accident damage to panel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,718 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,543 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen swept area slightly scratched by defective wiper blade

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen swept area slightly scratched by defective wiper blade

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

engine management light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,570 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,526 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,526 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,201 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,597 miles

rear pads on limit - underbody corroded in general.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,652 miles

front brake pads on limit. steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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Y949 FFR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y949 FFR, 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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Y949 FFR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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