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Y974 WDM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 WDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,735 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,069 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on front suspension/brakes and steering components

slight corrosion on lower outside and undersides of sills and bodywork)(outer sills feeling weak

slight corrosion to rear suspension and brake components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,961 miles

slight corrosion on front suspension/brakes and steering components

slight corrosion on lower outside and underside of sills and bodywork

slight corrosion to rear suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,667 miles

slight corrosion on front suspension/brakes and steering components

slight corrosion to lower underside of bodywork and outer sills

slight corrosion to rear suspension and brake components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres aged(yr2000

all 4 tyres cracking/splitting or perishing

slight corrosion on front suspension/brakes and steering components

slight corrosion to lower underside of bodywork and outer sills

slight corrosion to rear suspension and brake components

uneven wear on centre treads of both rear tyres

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,119 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes greased.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,412 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald.needs to be changed

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 28,395 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y974 WDM 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 Y974 WDM, 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 Y974 WDM registered?

Y974 WDM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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