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C8 MXV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,515 mi
Last recorded107,515 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,984 miles

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,727 miles

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

rear pads worn thin,advise discs replaced at pad change.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,727 miles

rear pads worn thin,advise discs replaced at pad change.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,714 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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C8 MXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C8 MXV, 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 C8 MXV registered?

C8 MXV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is C8 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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