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Y961 FAJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,789 mi
Last recorded121,789 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,789 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2017 121,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 119,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 117,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 115,319 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 112,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 103,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,311 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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Y961 FAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y961 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y961 FAJ registered?

Y961 FAJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y961 FAJ safe to buy?

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