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Y958 GHB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,636 mi
Last recorded105,636 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,120 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 82,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,761 miles

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

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

corosion underside and susp/parts

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,761 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

corosion underside and susp/parts

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,328 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 66,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y958 GHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y958 GHB, 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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What year was Y958 GHB registered?

Y958 GHB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y958 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 GHB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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