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Y242 TBY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 TBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,118 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel damage

c/stop light not working

surface corrosion rear

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and fluctuating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body corrosion and nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,299 miles

Under side of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 67,588 miles

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

front bumper damage

Fail 6 Feb 2021 67,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front bumper damage

Pass 21 Dec 2019 58,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,381 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,846 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,872 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 48,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,485 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 45,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,596 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,072 miles

noise from rear brakes

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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Y242 TBY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 Y242 TBY, 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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Y242 TBY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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