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Y173 WAW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 WAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,038 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 60,688 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 60,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,803 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,006 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,742 miles

poor bodywork repair to offside rear outer sill,sill does not appear to be corroded but advise seam welding along lower edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,192 miles

poor bodywork repair to offside rear outer sill cover,sill does not appear to be corroded but advise seam welding along lower seam

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,362 miles

offside rear outer sill outer skin lower edge adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,079 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,300 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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Y173 WAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y173 WAW, 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 Y173 WAW registered?

Y173 WAW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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