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Y268 WKL

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 WKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,429 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,429 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,420 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,865 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2017 27,865 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 25,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 21,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 13,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,400 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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Y268 WKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y268 WKL, 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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What year was Y268 WKL registered?

Y268 WKL is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y268 WKL safe to buy?

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