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Y969 YJF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,010 mi
Last recorded142,010 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 YJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,010 miles

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)

brake pipes greased

high handbrake travel

previous welding repair to off side rear outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 130,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,487 miles

eng light on

Fail 28 May 2009 84,487 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eng light on

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,573 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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Y969 YJF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y969 YJF, 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 Y969 YJF registered?

Y969 YJF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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