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Y218 BAW

2001 Mazda Unknown

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,700 mi
Last recorded110,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Unknown106,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 BAW
MakeMazda
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 110,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear and offside rear inner body excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2025 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear and offside rear inner body excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 95,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,034 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 73,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 73,053 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 58,800 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Front Number plate damaged but Not likely to be misread

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Engine coolant metal pipe leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,853 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,853 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda Unknown?

Based on 2,376 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
4,753
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads
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Y218 BAW is a 2001 Mazda Unknown in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 106,314 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y218 BAW is a 2001 Mazda Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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