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Y327 WDC

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,343 mi
Last recorded36,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 WDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,655 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 31,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,561 miles

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

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

all four tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,156 miles

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

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

under vehicle corrosion slight throughout

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,265 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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Y327 WDC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y327 WDC, 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 Y327 WDC registered?

Y327 WDC is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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