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Y193 KDW

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 KDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,591 miles

o/s front tyre perished,under side general corrosion,n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 19,462 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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Y193 KDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y193 KDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y193 KDW registered?

Y193 KDW is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y193 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y193 KDW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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