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Y956 KJX

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,286 mi
Last recorded120,286 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 120,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 116,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,338 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 107,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,002 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 99,002 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,209 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,209 miles

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

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

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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Y956 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y956 KJX, 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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Y956 KJX is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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