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Y973 XEF

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 XEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,363 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,748 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 47,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,424 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,617 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,306 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,794 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,953 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes greased

rear number plate delamited

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,076 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 8,819 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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Y973 XEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y973 XEF, 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 Y973 XEF registered?

Y973 XEF is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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