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Y954 KGE

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 KGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 94,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes coated

Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes coated

Pass 10 May 2013 90,647 miles

front brake pipes covered

nearside sill corroded at rear wheel arch not within prescribed area

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracks in tread

Pass 1 May 2012 83,525 miles

all brake pipes and suspension components covered in thick undeseal.

Fail 1 May 2012 83,525 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake pipes and suspension components covered in thick undeseal.

Pass 6 May 2011 79,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,756 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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Y954 KGE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y954 KGE, 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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Y954 KGE is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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