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Y977 GWO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 GWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,853 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s light cluster damaged

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,270 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s rear light cluster damaged and deteriated

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges

o/s rear handbrake lazy and not locking out

Pass 16 May 2013 110,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 100,949 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 95,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front n/plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 95,480 miles

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

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

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

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

front n/plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,124 miles

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

front no plate cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 79,396 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 79,396 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 65,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,627 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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Y977 GWO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y977 GWO, 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 Y977 GWO registered?

Y977 GWO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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