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Y169 MTM

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,456 mi
Last recorded36,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,522 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2023 35,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 34,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 31,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,066 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 25,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 20,489 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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Y169 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y169 MTM, 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 Y169 MTM registered?

Y169 MTM is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y169 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y169 MTM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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