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2545 WY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,912 mi
Last recorded97,912 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2545 WY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 97,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 97,912 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,424 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 87,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,177 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,177 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,776 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f chassis starting up surface crorrsion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 66,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and rear tyres startimg to wear on inner edges,tracking may need adjusting

Fail 16 Aug 2006 47,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges tracking may need adjusting

Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,477 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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2545 WY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 2545 WY, 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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2545 WY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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