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Y298 XRY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,003 mi
Last recorded52,003 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 XRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,963 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,868 miles

surface corrosion of suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,818 miles

surface corrosion of suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,765 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,570 miles

all suspension components rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,561 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion of all suspension parts

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,421 miles

front chassis legs corroded outer skins cracked

surface corrosion of suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 50,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,831 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,348 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,849 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,849 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,355 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,901 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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Y298 XRY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y298 XRY, 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 Y298 XRY registered?

Y298 XRY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y298 XRY safe to buy?

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