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Y342 WKJ

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,653 mi
Last recorded71,653 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 WKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 71,640 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,979 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in under sill

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface rust to underside

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,219 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 61,216 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted number plate mounting has sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,178 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side to near side rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing steering arm and gaiter fouling on under tray (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both outer sills slight corrision

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,659 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,562 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,279 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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Y342 WKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y342 WKJ, 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 Y342 WKJ registered?

Y342 WKJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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