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Y297 RAR

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,033 mi
Last recorded73,033 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 RAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,222 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,620 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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Y297 RAR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y297 RAR, 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 Y297 RAR registered?

Y297 RAR is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y297 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 RAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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