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Y221 KBT

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 KBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,937 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 98,917 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension and underbody corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 95,097 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 5 May 2022 77,892 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2021 73,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,751 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,888 miles

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

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,228 miles

Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,228 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,378 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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Y221 KBT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y221 KBT, 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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Y221 KBT is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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