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Y168 PNA

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,360 mi
Last recorded76,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 PNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 52,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,595 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,803 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,212 miles

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

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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Y168 PNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y168 PNA, 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 Y168 PNA registered?

Y168 PNA is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y168 PNA safe to buy?

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