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Y953 ATR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,565 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer shoulder

NSR tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

NSF tyre worn on outer shoulder

NSR tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,743 miles

age cracking to fuel cap seal

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

nsf inner disc ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking to fuel cap seal

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

nsf inner disc ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,948 miles

age cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

some parts of front and rear suspension under sealed

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

age cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

some parts of front and rear suspension under sealed

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,265 miles

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to suspension

n/s/r brake hose age cracked

o/s/r tyre worn

rear ARB corroded

rear brake discs pitting slightly

rear brake pads appear low

small chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,464 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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Y953 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y953 ATR, 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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Y953 ATR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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