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A2 YLO

2001 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not severe, perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not severe, perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not severe, perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not severe, perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 88,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion but not excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,888 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,401 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 78,345 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 78,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 70,519 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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A2 YLO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A2 YLO, 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 A2 YLO registered?

A2 YLO is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is A2 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YLO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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