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Y241 DBV

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,091 mi
Last recorded61,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,396 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,105 miles

Offside Front ABS sensor bolt snapped/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 57,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front ABS sensor bolt snapped/missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 52,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,200 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,848 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,760 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 19,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y241 DBV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y241 DBV, 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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Y241 DBV is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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