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Y335 XGP

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 XGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,687 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 80,644 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills becoming corroded and weak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,137 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,064 miles

all brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

both front and rear sub-frames becoming corroded

both front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,386 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,676 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,799 miles

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 31 Jul 2008 51,820 miles

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front tyre low

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front tyre low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,598 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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Y335 XGP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y335 XGP, 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 Y335 XGP registered?

Y335 XGP is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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